Dixons Broadgreen Academy
About Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Dixons Broadgreen Academy received a Requires Improvement rating in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2024, but the picture is more nuanced than that single label suggests. The school was not judged on overall effectiveness in that inspection, and the breakdown shows strengths in several areas: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management were all rated Good, while the sixth form provision was also judged Good. The quality of education was the area identified as requiring improvement. This marks a significant shift from the school's previous graded inspection in 2018, when it was rated Inadequate across the board. On the most informative exam metric, the school's Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year was -0.57, which is below the Liverpool local authority average of -0.4 and places the school in the bottom half of schools nationally, ranked 19th out of 30 secondary schools in Liverpool.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 96 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.
Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
17Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dixons Broadgreen Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications