The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.0
7.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
82%
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
75%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
71%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 31 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 23 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 932
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 52.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Ash Jacobs
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whingate Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWhingate Primary School
Primary · 319m away
Wortley High School
Secondary · 474m away
Armley Grange School
Independent · 639m away
Christ Church Upper Armley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 818m away
Ryecroft Academy
Primary · 872m away
Greenhill Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Five Lanes Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Armley Park Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
Is Dixons Unity Academy a selective school?
No. Dixons Unity Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Dixons Unity Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Unity Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dixons Unity Academy?
Dixons Unity Academy currently has 932 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dixons Unity Academy take?
Dixons Unity Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Dixons Unity Academy?
Dixons Unity Academy is in Leeds, LS12 3DS, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dixons Unity Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dixons Unity Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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