SchoolScoresDixons Broadgreen Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Queens Drive, Liverpool, L13 5UQ
0151 332 6770 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
96 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Liverpool comparisons use the 19 of its 46 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 27 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 | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 15th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 17% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 78% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 11th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 74% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 17 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 56% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 42% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 83 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 18 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 30% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 63% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 42 parents of children with SEND 6th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 39% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 57% | 51% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 14th highest of 19 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Liverpool. Higher than 25% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). 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. Liverpool figures pool parents at the Liverpool 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
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
167 pupils in this year group.
21% — 17 points below the Liverpool average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 21% | 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. | 34.4 | 42.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 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.
185 pupils in this year group.
79% — 9 points below the Liverpool average, and 13 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 79% | 88% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 34% | 46% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 5% | 13% |
| Further education college | 31% | 30% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
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
25 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D+ | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 12% | 27% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 24% | 52% | 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. | 24.7 | 34.1 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
8 subjects, 58 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | 11 | 9% | 27% | 16% |
| Biology | 10 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 11% | 20% |
| Psychology | 8 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Spanish, Persian.
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.
156 students in this year group.
77% — 2 points below the Liverpool average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 77% | 79% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 22% | 28% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 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 Liverpool. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 195 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 49 |
| Of those, offered a place | 49 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 170 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.3 · 2025: 0.2 · 2026: 0.3
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 | Liverpool | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 12th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 92% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 52.7% | 38.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 45% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.9%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.7% | 17.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 86% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 38.9% | 18.0%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 34th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 26th lowest of 43 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 17% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 30.8% | 26.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 43rd lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 1% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 127.9 | 32.9 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 41st lowest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Lower than 5% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 19.3% | 10.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.49% | 0.51% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 7th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 76% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.1 | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 82% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 45 state secondary schools in Liverpool. Higher than 81% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 20.3% | 13.6%* | 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
- Childwall Sports and Science Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 27% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edward's College 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cardinal Heenan Catholic High School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- King David High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Broughton Hall Catholic High School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Leadership Academy Wavertree 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No graded inspection
- NexGen Academy 1.3 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- West Derby School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Holly Lodge Girls' College 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Blue Coat School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 98% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dixons Broadgreen Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Dixons Broadgreen Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 21% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 24 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Dixons Broadgreen Academy?
67% of the 96 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Dixons Broadgreen Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Dixons Broadgreen Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 49 families put Dixons Broadgreen Academy as their first choice for 195 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 49 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 148792.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.