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Dixons City Academy
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make outstanding progress across all subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave impeccably in lessons and during social times.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers engage in regular professional development and coaching.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers trial innovative strategies in the classroom.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers provide feedback to improve pupil understanding.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents are extremely positive about the school鈥檚 culture.
Communication: The school is very supportive with excellent communication.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel their children are safe and happy.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: School staff resolve concerns effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders regularly review teaching quality and pupil progress.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Few incidents of bullying; pupils feel safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High-quality care and timely intervention for safety concerns.
Extracurricular Offerings: Extensive extracurricular activities including sports and arts.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High engagement levels in extracurricular activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Year 8 camp offers outdoor experiences different from their own.
Career Counselling Services: Effective careers advice helps thoughtful decisions for future.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Rigorous tracking and intervention improve sixth form retention.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils do not make as much progress as their peers.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum with multiple GCSE options and high EBacc participation.
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Dixons City Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 919 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Every child will have the same opportunity to achieve exceptional academic results and their full potential at Dixons City Academy. All children will be instilled with the desire to learn the knowledge to think critically and creatively; they are empowered to determine their own future and change the world for the better. Students will achieve this through becoming resilient learners and appreciating our 5 core PRIDE values (Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence), modeled by all staff at all times. We are ambitious for our whole community and invest in strong professional relationships in order to be the best we all can be. With student learning at its core, Dixons City Academy values its long-standing reputation as a top-performing institution. At DCA, we strive for excellence, and our activities reflect the PRIDE principles.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 7.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 57% | 98% | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.39 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 48.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 93% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.04 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 51% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.58 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 48.04% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 91% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 33% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.21 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 16% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% 9 | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 74% 8 | 42.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 69% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% 3 | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 47% 6 | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.87 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 28% | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 58% | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 7% | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.29% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.76 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% 11 | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 1 | 42.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 25% 3 | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 8 | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.99 | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 168 | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 27% | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 60% | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 54% | 24.44% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 38.92% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 66% | 25.5% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 28% | 11.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 33% | 14.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 94.53% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 164 | 166 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 66.87% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 24.6% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 53% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.2% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 13.27% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.73% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.93% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.72 2 | 26.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.99 3 | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 9.7% | 7.29% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 141 | 238 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 74% | 67.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 6.65% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 9% | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 8.65% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 32.52 6 | 26.11 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.94 2 | 24.56 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.5% | 9.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 23 | 15.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 3% | 4.25% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 9.81% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 5.06% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 26.34 | 20.16 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.03 | 19.09 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.9% | 7.13% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 17.47% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 2% | 3.27% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 12% | 12.27% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.07% | 4.23% |
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16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dixons City Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
