Dixons Kings Academy
104%
Capacity
832
Pupils
8.0x
Demand
About Dixons Kings Academy
Dixons Kings Academy in Bradford has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted following its most recent ungraded inspection in 2024, a significant turnaround from its previous graded inspection in 2017 when it was judged Requires Improvement. The school’s leadership and management were also rated Outstanding in that 2017 inspection. The most telling academic metric is its Progress 8 score of 0.54, which places it well above average nationally. That score means pupils at the school achieve nearly half a grade more per subject than students with similar starting points across England. In Bradford, where the average Progress 8 score for all schools is -0.19, this is a standout result. Dixons Kings ranks 4th out of 34 secondary schools in the local authority, putting it in the top 12 per cent locally, and 32nd out of 306 schools in Yorkshire and the Humber.
The school’s Attainment 8 score sits at 53.4, and 74 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, with 56.8 per cent reaching the stronger grade 5 benchmark. The English Baccalaureate average point score is 4.97, and 82.8 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc suite of subjects, with 52.7 per cent achieving a grade 4 or above across all five components. Breaking down Progress 8 by subject area, the strongest performance is in the open element (0.87), followed by EBacc subjects (0.52) and maths (0.48), while English progress is more modest at 0.13. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16. Nationally, Dixons Kings ranks 459th out of 3,141 schools by Progress 8, placing it in the top 15 per cent of all secondary schools in the country.
The school is heavily oversubscribed: for 150 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 1,195 applications, a ratio of nearly eight applicants per place, with 355 first-preference applications and 126 offers made to first-preference families. Facilities include a theatre, library, science labs, sports hall, gymnasium, ICT suite, art studios and playing fields. Sports offered range from rugby and cricket to martial arts and swimming, while clubs include chess, debate, coding, orchestra and Young Enterprise. The school’s SEND provisions cover a wide range of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language communication needs, social emotional and mental health support, dyslexia, hearing impairment and physical disability. With 28.7 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, this is a genuinely comprehensive school that delivers strong academic outcomes for a diverse intake, making it a compelling choice for families in Bradford who prioritise academic progress.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Northside Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD7 2AN |
| Headteacher | Richard Wilson |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Number of Pupils | 832 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 28.7% |
| School Capacity | 832 / 800 (104% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Apr 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (18 Apr 2024): School remains Outstanding
Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (+0.54)
459th of 3,141
Nationally
32nd of 306
In Yorkshire and the Humber
4th of 34
In Bradford
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly more progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/2344%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 169 pupils).
- School sixth form (stay)44%
- Sixth form college26%
- FE college21%
- Not sustained4%
- Apprenticeship1%
- Employment1%
94% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed150
1,195
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
355 families put this school as their 1st choice (30% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than half of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Above the national average (25%) — higher-disadvantage intake.
Above the national median (10%) — a meaningful share speak English as an additional language.
Ethnic background
- Asian86.7%
- Mixed3.5%
- White British1.1%
- White (other)0.8%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
20
Total schools
18
Oversubscribed
15
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dixons Kings 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
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Northside Road, Bradford
Bradford, BD7 2AN
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