Dixons McMillan Academy

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Bradford, BD50JD Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
50.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.16
English & Maths grade 4+ %
60.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 71.1%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 September 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Trinity Road
Bradford, BD50JD
Phone
1274089880
Website
dixonsma.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141002
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Address
Trinity Road, Bradford, BD5 0JD
Website
http://www.dixonsma.com/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
670 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
660
Free School Meals
34.8% (230 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (17 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.9%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
47.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
English Attainment 8:
10.5
Maths Attainment 8:
9.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
13.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
14.2
Ebacc English:
98.2%
Ebacc Entry:
36.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
98.2%
Ebacc Languages:
81.6%
Ebacc Maths:
99.1%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.16
Progress 8 Range:
-0.43 to 0.11

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
71.1 (+19.1 vs average)
EBacc Entry:
36.8 (+17.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.8 (+8.3 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
110
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
660 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Resilience Integrity Courtesy

non-faith

Head Teacher's Message

Kat Lang, Principal, states that the school aims to be welcoming and for everyone to succeed, providing opportunities that contribute to the community and wider world, with a focus on cultural capital and enrichment, underpinned by academic rigour and excellence. Core values are resilience, integrity and courtesy; drivers are mastery, autonomy and purpose.

Curriculum Highlights

Powerful knowledge curriculum underpinning student learning. English Baccalaureate (EBacc) pathway: English, Maths and Science with Spanish and RE to GCSE; History and Geography studied in Years 7-9 and GCSE in Year 9. Vocational qualifications available in PE, Music, Art & Design, Drama, and Computing. Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at Bronze level in Year 9 within a timetabled lesson, with possible continuation to Silver in later years via after-school sessions. Two-week timetable: 24×55 minute lessons on Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri; 6×50 minute lessons on Tuesday; 4×20 minute Morning Meeting sessions; Thursday includes a longer morning session (Cultural Studies).

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