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Dixons City Academy

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Ofsted Report
Improved from Good to Outstanding
Snobe Grade
A

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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 900 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1.

This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.

From the School
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 Secondary
Type
Academies Academies Academies Academies
Snobe grade
A
C-
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B+
Ofset report
Outstanding - - Good
Age range
11-16 11-16 11-19 11-16
Gender
Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio
14.6 24.9 7.2 15.1
Proficient Math
- - - -
Proficient Read
- - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE
- - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level
- - - -
Day Fees
- - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

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 0.58 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% 32.61%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 48.04% 45.1%

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% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 33% 11.45% 12.88%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 16.51% 17.02%
EBacc average points score 5.21 3.03 2.95

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 164 170 140
Pupils staying in education 92% 84.26% 86.27%
Further education college or other further education provider 16% 30.45% 34.04%
School sixth forms 60% 34.45% 30.65%
Sixth form colleges 16% 12.84% 10.43%
Other education destinations 0% 6.45% 11.17%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 1.77% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.06% 2.16%

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% 29.11%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 74% 8 42.88% 43.21%

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% 25.64%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 3 9.12% 11.36%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 47% 6 13.9% 16.36%
EBacc average points score 4.87 2.88 2.87

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 90.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 166 165 134
Pupils staying in education 93% 87.67% 84.02%
Further education college or other further education provider 28% 29.52% 33.35%
School sixth forms 58% 46.81% 31.04%
Sixth form colleges 7% 1.19% 8.49%
Other education destinations 0% 9.95% 11.16%
Pupils in apprenticeships 1% 2.67% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 2.29% 2.77%

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% 29.05%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 82% 1 42.77% 42.47%

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% 24.62%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 3 9.64% 11.22%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 41% 8 14.82% 15.89%
EBacc average points score 4.99 2.9 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 84.85%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 168 161 140
Pupils staying in education 93% 83.59% 73.9%
Further education college or other further education provider 27% 25.12% 28.39%
School sixth forms 60% 50.76% 31.38%
Sixth form colleges - 0.35% 9.1%
Other education destinations - 6.12% 5.93%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.24% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.24% 2.07%

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% 29.39%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 83% 38.92% 42.95%

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% 25.15%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 28% 11.92% 14.59%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 33% 14.06% 16.14%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 164 166 144
Pupils staying in education - 66.87% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 25% 24.6% 30.57%
School sixth forms 65% 53% 31.99%
Sixth form colleges - 0.2% 9%
Other education destinations - 13.27% 5.74%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 3.73% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.93% 2.47%
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 29.31
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 31.99 3 25.29 28.56
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 9.7% 7.29% 12.95%

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% 57.19%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 6.65% 7.79%
Students entering employment 9% 13.18% 21.04%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 8% 8.65% 8.82%

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 28.96
Average grade C+ - -
Average points (Best 3) 34.94 2 24.56 28.74
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 15.5% 9.59% 13.23%

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% 31.7%
Students entering apprenticeships 3% 4.25% 5.55%
Students entering employment 20% 9.81% 15.83%
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 26.65
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.03 19.09 27.68
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 14.9% 7.13% 12.55%

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% 36.42%
Students entering apprenticeships 2% 3.27% 6.39%
Students entering employment 12% 12.27% 20.09%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 7.07% 4.24%
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The school's culture values diversity, harmony and independent learning

Attendance is higher than the average for secondary schools

Governors are very skilled and effective in challenging leaders

Disadvantaged pupils, including the most able disadvantaged, make progress which exceeds that of other pupils nationally

Performing arts is a real strength of the school

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