SchoolScoresDixons Allerton Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 19 · Mixed · Nursery class · Sixth form
Part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Rhodesway, Bradford, BD8 0DH
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 8 May 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
46 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Bradford comparisons use the 17 of its 30 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 13 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 12th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 9% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 59% | 70% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 12th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 8% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 74% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 9th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 20% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 66% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 27 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 45% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 42 parents who had raised a concern Joint 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 14% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 57% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 11th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bradford. Higher than 13% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 54%said yes | 65% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bradford figures pool parents at the Bradford schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
55% — 5 points below the Bradford average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 63% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
240 pupils in this year group.
38% — about the same as the Bradford average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% | 38% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.7 | 40.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.7 | 3.6 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
241 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points above the Bradford average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 46% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 38% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
41 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 9% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 43% | 49% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.4 | 33.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
10 subjects, 77 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 17 | 0% | 12% | 19% |
| Biology | 12 | 0% | 8% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 11 | 0% | 9% | 30% |
| Mathematics | 9 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 38% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 0% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Sociology, English Language and Literature, Religious Studies, Urdu.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
106 students in this year group.
79% — 7 points above the Bradford average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 79% | 72% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 5% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 79% | 79% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
139 students in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Bradford average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 65% | 64% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 9% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 65% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Bradford. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 239 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 173 |
| Of those, offered a place | 172 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 607 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 59 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 69 |
| Of those, offered a place | 59 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 131 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.9% | 35.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 21st highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 47% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 12th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 83% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 34.6% | 28.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 18th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.2% | 10.8%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 24th lowest of 28 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 3% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 41.3% | 30.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 22nd lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 6% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 68.4 | 48.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 22nd lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.4% | 12.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 54% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.0 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 8th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 25th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 34% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 10.8% | 16.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bradford Girls' Grammar School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beckfoot Thornton 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Kings Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2024 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eden Boys' Leadership Academy, Bradford 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 57% grade 5+ English and maths
- Beckfoot Upper Heaton 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
- Belle Vue Girls' Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 6 expected · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Bede's and St Joseph's Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jaamiatul Imaam Muhammad Zakaria 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 39% A*/A at A level
- Bradford Grammar School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 53% A*/A at A level
- Al Mumin Primary and Secondary School 2.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dixons Allerton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Allerton Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 May 2024.
How did Dixons Allerton Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 8 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Dixons Allerton Academy?
54% of the 46 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Dixons Allerton Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dixons Allerton Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 173 families put Dixons Allerton Academy as their first choice for 239 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 172 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 135866.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.