Dixons Ashton Academy
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dixons Ashton Academy is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 109 schools in Tameside. It ranks 10th of 13 secondary schools in Tameside. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 March 2025, report published 15 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Requires improvement
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 March 2025
This is a welcoming school. Pupils build positive, trusting relationships with each other and staff. Pupils feel safe and happy. They are confident that when things go wrong, staff are there to help, including with any occasional bullying issues. Pupils speak highly of the support that they receive from pastoral staff. The school is a well-organised, calm environment. Pupils receive a positive start to the day during 'morning mood' registration. They typically behave well in lessons and around the school during unstructured times. The school is increasingly ambitious for all pupils. The curriculum provides an extensive range of subjects for pupils to learn. However, the design and delivery of the curriculum does not help some pupils to achieve as well as they should. Pupils learn to keep themselves safe and to be aware of the world around them. Pupils have many opportunities to develop their interests and talents. The high-quality school band being a prime example. There is a wide variety of extra-curricular activities, including sports, drama and catch-up clubs.
What the school should improve
- Some teachers do not use the agreed methods and approaches to help pupils recall and consolidate their learning. This means that some pupils do not have secure prior knowledge that helps them when new learning is introduced. The school should ensure that all teachers use the agreed teaching methods effectively so that pupils can achieve well.
- Some teachers do not check what pupils know and understand well enough. This means that misconceptions are not identified and addressed, which limits some pupils' learning. The school should ensure that teachers use assessment strategies effectively to help pupils progress well through the curriculum.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
230 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,326 pupils on roll, with places for 1,350
Schools near Dixons Ashton Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Damian's RC Science College | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 55.1 |
| Ashton Sixth Form College | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| West Hill School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 43.5 |
| Safe Start School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 4.5 |
| The Hathershaw College | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.3 |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Little
- Phone
- 01612419555
- Address
- Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
- Local authority
- Tameside
- URN
- 135508
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.