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Dixons Allerton Academy

Academy sponsor led · Bradford · BD8 0DH

Ages 3–19 · 1,775 pupils · Bradford

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Attainment 8

43.4

Overall absence

12.1%

Admissions demand

0.88 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Requires improvement

Inspection date

2024-05-08

Overall effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of education
Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal development
Requires improvement
Leadership and management
Requires improvement
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.22
−20+2
Attainment 843.4
English & maths grade 5+44%
English & maths grade 4+63%
EBacc entry71%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)52%
Higher standard (RWM)8%
Avg scaled score — reading
102.0
Avg scaled score — maths
103.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
103.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence12.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)41.9%
Unauthorised5.2%
Authorised absence
6.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
4.3%
Enrolments in measure
1,636

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.88 · Often has places

1st preferences

201

Places offered

239

1st-preference offers

184

Total preferences (any rank)
686
Preferred offers (top 3)
239
Applications from outside LA
1
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

1,775 pupils · 1,885 places

Pupils on roll
1,775
Boys / girls
924 / 851
School capacity
1,885
Capacity fill
1,775 / 1,885 (94%)
Free school meals
36.8%
FSM pupils
598
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
Dixons Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mr Richard Wilson

Location

Address
Rhodesway
Postcode
BD8 0DH
Town
Bradford
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Bradford
District
Bradford
Constituency
Bradford West
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy sponsor led (all-through), Ages 3–19, in Bradford, Bradford, 1,775 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 36.8%.

Open schools in Bradford
163
All-through schools in Bradford
3
Academies among open schools in Bradford
59% (96)
Open schools in BD8
22
All-through in BD8
1
Open schools in Bradford LA
231
All-through in Bradford LA
3

Nearby all-through schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in BradfordNear BD8

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    Ofsted: Urgent improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Bradford · BD15 7PQ · Bradford

    Ages 3–11

    • KS232%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM47.8%
    • Demand0.97

    0.5 miles away

  • Crossley Hall Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bradford · BD8 0HJ · Bradford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence8.2%
    • FSM35.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.5 miles away

  • The Academy At St. James

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bradford · BD15 7YD · Bradford

    Ages 2–11

    • KS238%
    • Absence7.3%
    • FSM48.3%
    • Demand1.07

    0.7 miles away

  • Bradford Girls' Grammar School

    Ofsted: Not judged

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    Bradford · BD9 6RB · Bradford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att846.9
    • P80.1
    • EM5+44%
    • Absence8.9%

    0.7 miles away

  • Beckfoot Thornton

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bradford · BD13 3BH · Bradford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att837.3
    • P8-0.5
    • EM5+28%
    • Absence11.7%

    0.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Richard Wilson
Telephone
01274089890
Website
http://www.dixonsaa.com

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