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Dixons Cottingley Academy

Bradford, BD16 1TZSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
+0.65
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
103 1st-choice / 180 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#327 of 3,141 nationally

About Dixons Cottingley Academy

Dixons Cottingley Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Bradford for pupils aged 11 to 16. It currently has 862 pupils against a capacity of 900, meaning it is operating very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 35%, which is significantly higher than the national average and reflects the school's role in serving a local community with above-average levels of disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for entry in 2025/26, the school received 429 applications for 180 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.38 to one. Of those, 103 were first-preference applications, and 99 first-preference offers were made, indicating that the school is a popular first choice for many families in the area. The school is led by headteacher Francesca Hitch and was rated Good by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in November 2022.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCottingley New Road, Bingley, Bradford, BD16 1TZ
HeadteacherFrancesca Hitch
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils862
Free School Meals (FSM)35.0%
School Capacity862 / 900 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
LibrarySports HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsSwimming PoolArt StudiosScience LabsGymnasiumAstro TurfTheatre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballAthleticsDanceRoundersGymnasticsHockeyCricket

Clubs & Activities

NewspaperScience ClubOrchestraFilm ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Dixons Cottingley Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.