Dixons City Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Outstanding

Ripley Street, Bradford, BD5 7RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Dixons City Academy is a secondary school in Bradford for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 4th of 28 secondary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 November 2018, report published 20 December 2018

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Sixth form provision: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 15 October 2024

Dixons City Academy is realising its aspiration to offer pupils an exceptional education. The staff and pupils love learning. Pupils bring different life experiences with them, adding to the school's rich community. The school has high expectations for all pupils. The school successfully helps pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to excel in all subjects. Pupils enjoy the success of building their knowledge over time. Pupils understand the clear routines and expectations. For example, when pupils arrive in the morning, they quickly settle and get on with their work. This lets the pupils reflect on what their teachers have taught them. Pupils arrive in the morning ready to learn. The calm, purposeful atmosphere in the school enables pupils to learn without disruption. Pupils focus during lessons and follow instructions promptly. The school offers pupils a wide variety of clubs, trips, and leadership opportunities. The vast majority of pupils, including those with SEND, enjoy these. These experiences develop pupils' confidence. This supports them as they successfully move on to the next stage of education or training after leaving school.

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

179 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.5

49.5, 3.4 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.3%

50.3%, 4.9 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67%

67%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc85.5%

85.5%, 45 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.52

4.52, 0.43 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

892 pupils on roll, with places for 900

Eligible for free school meals31.7%

31.7%, 5.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language25.7%

25.7%, 4.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support12.3%

12.3%, 2.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.3%

3.3%, 2.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Dixons City Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford	0.2 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Eden Springs Girls Secondary	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 53.3
The Fountain School	0.4 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Not published
Dixons Trinity Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted judgements: Outstanding	Attainment 8: 51.4
Dixons McMillan Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.3

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 Raouf Mohammed
Phone: 01274089850
Website: dixonsca.com (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ripley Street, Bradford, BD5 7RR
Local authority: Bradford
URN: 130909

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.