Dixons Marchbank Primary
Marchbank Road, Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dixons Marchbank Primary is a primary school in Bradford for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 227 schools in Bradford. It ranks 3rd of 106 primary schools in Bradford. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 15 November 2023, report published 20 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2023
Pupils flourish at this exceptional school. Leaders have established an influential vision, underpinned by 'commitment, enjoyment and teamwork'. Leaders consistently model these attributes. This motivates everyone in the school to do the same. Each adult is an excellent role model for the pupils that they support. Adults inspire pupils to be hopeful and ambitious for their futures. The school is providing a highly effective pathway for pupils to achieve these ambitions. Dixons Marchbank Primary is a very happy place to learn. Leaders place no limits on pupils' personal and academic development. The school's curriculum helps pupils to secure a deep knowledge of each subject that they study. For example, pupils discuss in detail their understanding of the techniques of artists such as Mondrian and Jen Aranyi. The school has established an extra-curricular offer that significantly enriches pupils' learning. Pupils thrive at the many residential trips and clubs that the school offers. Leaders make sure that all pupils have the chance to take part in these activities. Behaviour is exemplary. Adults apply their high expectations of behaviour and routines consistently. In early years, staff help children to understand these routines and expectations. This sets the foundation for pupils' exceptional attitudes to their learning throughout the school. Leaders have shaped a highly inclusive school culture. Pupils treat everyone around them with the utmost respect.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
479 pupils on roll, with places for 459
Schools near Dixons Marchbank Primary
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lapage Primary School and Nursery | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | 53% met the expected standard |
| Killinghall Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Byron Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 75% met the expected standard |
| Lift Feversham | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| Co-op Academy Penny Oaks | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Greenwood
- Phone
- 01274089920
- Address
- Marchbank Road, Barkerend Road, Bradford, BD3 8QQ
- Local authority
- Bradford
- URN
- 140358
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.