The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
- 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.01
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 25 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 51 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools 16 to 19
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,258
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 0%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Carly Teale
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 488m away
Newby Primary School
Primary · 490m away
Bowling Park Primary School
Primary · 702m away
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Independent · 749m away
The Fountain School
Independent · 756m away
Park Aspire Alternative Provision Academy
Academy · 965m away
Marshfield Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Bankfoot Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford currently has 1,258 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford take?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford caters for pupils aged 16 to 19. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is in Bradford, BD5 7JR, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford have a sixth form?
Yes, Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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