SchoolScoresDixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Free school · Sixth form, ages 16 to 19 · Mixed
Part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, BD5 7JR
01274 089770 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
513 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 | 19% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 47% | 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. | 33.4 | 33.8 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
23 subjects, 1,313 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 204 | 3% | 17% | 27% |
| Chemistry | 191 | 1% | 16% | 30% |
| Psychology | 154 | 6% | 20% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 133 | 7% | 26% | 40% |
| Sociology | 126 | 6% | 21% | 20% |
| Law | 96 | 8% | 25% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 91 | 0% | 4% | 16% |
| Economics | 63 | 2% | 16% | 26% |
| Physics | 38 | 3% | 18% | 31% |
| Religious Studies | 38 | 0% | 11% | 22% |
| English Literature | 28 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| History | 25 | 4% | 24% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 23 | 0% | 4% | 24% |
| English Language | 23 | 0% | 22% | 13% |
| Government and Politics | 18 | 0% | 6% | 26% |
| Geography | 13 | 8% | 31% | 23% |
| Arabic | 11 | 18% | 36% | – |
| Mathematics (Further) | 11 | 36% | 73% | 59% |
| Spanish | 10 | 30% | 60% | 34% |
| Art and Design | 7 | 0% | 14% | 34% |
| Classical Civilisation | 7 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: French, Music.
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.
460 students in this year group.
85% — 13 points above the Bradford average, and 6 points above 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. | 85% | 72% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 5% | 7% |
| Work | 7% | 16% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 88% | 85% |
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.
445 students in this year group.
80% — 16 points above the Bradford average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 80% | 64% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 18% | 13% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 85% | 80% |
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Bradford | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 29th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 0% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 35.3%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.6% | 3.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 15.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 28% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0% | 28.5%* | 19.2% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0 | 48.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Lower than 99% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.5% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.28% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 100% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 29.1 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 100% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 27.2 | 11.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 17th highest of 29 state secondary schools in Bradford. Higher than 71% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3% | 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 suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Dixons City Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Dixons Trinity Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 50% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bronte Girls' Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- New College Bradford 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Eden Springs Girls Secondary 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 0% A*/A at A level
- The Fountain School 0.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention
- Dixons McMillan Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eternal Light 0.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 11% A*/A at A level
- Bradford Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 23% grade 5+ English and maths
- Co-op Academy Grange 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 17% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford do in its A levels?
In 2024/25, C+ was the average A level grade.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143704.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.