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Dixons Manningham Academy
- Primary
- Bradford BD8 8HY
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics skills are taught well and used effectively by pupils to help them read unfamiliar words.
Success of the Curriculum: The well-planned curriculum enthuses pupils and helps to ignite their curiosity.
Areas Needing Improvement: Subject experiences beyond English and mathematics have not yet been fully checked.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across Years 1 and 2, and overall key stage 1 outcomes in reading, writing and mathematics are at least average.
Support for Falling Behind: Arrangements to check the rates of pupils鈥� progress are effective, identifying underachieving pupils quickly for support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils attend regularly, behave well, and show positive attitudes towards their learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: The use of additional funding makes a positive difference to pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing bespoke learning arrangements.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff have a good understanding of safeguarding guidance and work closely with external organizations to ensure pupil safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils鈥� welfare is a priority, and the school ensures a safe environment through regular risk assessments.
Parent Feedback: Responses to regular school questionnaires show that parents think their children are safe, well looked after, and learn well.
Parental Involvement: Daily links with parents ensure continuous collaboration, helping staff secure evidence of children鈥檚 learning beyond school.
Extracurricular Activities: Leaders have used additional physical education and sport funding to increase the range of sports, including swimming, cross country, fencing, and gymnastics.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor learning provision is not as motivating or well thought out as indoor activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and teaching assistants are enthusiastic and willing to update and improve their skills to benefit pupils鈥� learning.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching is typically good, with most pupils making increasingly better progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some teachers do not keep sufficient watch on pupils' learning and progress, resulting in some losing concentration.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Not all leaders are equally confident in checking the effectiveness of teaching on all pupils鈥� learning. This is particularly so for subject leaders.
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Dixons Manningham Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 427 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good 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. Every child will be encouraged to develop the skills necessary to think critically and creatively, giving them the power to choose their own futures and improve the world. 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 have high standards for our entire community and spend money on solid business ties so that we can all achieve our full potential. 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 | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A+
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A
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A+
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| Ofset report | Good | - | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | 18.4 | 19.4 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 102 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 100 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.6 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 4 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% 10 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 8.4% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 2.0 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 99 1 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% 2 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | 4.3 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 2.3 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 99 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 40% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.0 | Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.2 | Average |
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21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dixons Manningham Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
