The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 51.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
51.4
7.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
7.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
79%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
89%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
88%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 120 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 47 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 678
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Emma Steele (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Trinity Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 0BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCrystal Gardens Primary School
Independent · 796m away
Newby Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Eden Springs Girls Secondary
Independent · 848m away
St Stephen's CofE Primary School
Primary · 987m away
Eternal Light
Independent · 1.3km away
The Fountain School
Independent · 1.3km away
Bowling Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Canterbury Nursery School and Centre for Children and Families
Nursery · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dixons Trinity Academy a selective school?
No. Dixons Trinity Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dixons Trinity Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Trinity Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dixons Trinity Academy?
Dixons Trinity Academy currently has 678 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons Trinity Academy take?
Dixons Trinity Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons Trinity Academy?
Dixons Trinity Academy is in Bradford, BD5 0BE, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons Trinity Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dixons Trinity Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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