Dixons Unity Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Leeds. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Dixons Unity Academy.

Leeds, LS123DS Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

48

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.54
English & Maths grade 4+ %
41.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 37.0%
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
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
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
Whingate Road
Leeds, LS123DS
Phone
1135125530
Website
dixonsua.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146363
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Whingate Road, Leeds, LS12 3DS
Website
www.dixonsua.com
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1000 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
913
Free School Meals
55.3% (505 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
81.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
45.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
33.2
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
English Attainment 8:
7.4
Maths Attainment 8:
6.2
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
9.5
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
Ebacc English:
91.8%
Ebacc Entry:
17.8%
Ebacc Humanities:
76.7%
Ebacc Languages:
74.0%
Ebacc Maths:
95.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
93.2%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.54
Progress 8 Range:
-0.79 to -0.29

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
152
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
913 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Integrity Resilience Respect

Non-faith

Head Teacher's Message

Principal Ash Jacobs states that all students should receive an educational experience that enables them to learn, grow as individuals and contribute to society.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby Basketball

Curriculum Highlights

Five-year curriculum designed to engage pupils with powerful knowledge and cultural capital Broad, balanced and enriching curriculum Delivered by subject specialists with integrity, passion and enthusiasm Core subjects: English, Maths, Science, Geography, History, Religion, Spanish, PHSE / RSE From Year 9, options include PE / Sport, Art, Photography, Health and Social Care, Food, Enterprise, Performing Arts, Music, Computing

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club runs from 7:50am; after-school enrichment runs after 3:00pm with the Learning Bubble open 3:00–4:00pm.

Admissions Criteria

PAN 200; 200 places in Year 7-11; oversubscription criteria per Admissions and Appeals policy (see Downloads). There are forms for Previously Looked-After Child, Exceptional Need, and Children of Staff; information on admissions available via the local authority website.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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