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Dixons Marchbank Primary

Bradford, BD3 8QQPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
72 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2753 of 13,686 nationally

About Dixons Marchbank Primary

Dixons Marchbank Primary is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Bradford for children aged 3 to 11, and it is currently running above its official capacity. With 479 pupils on roll against a capacity of 459, the school is clearly in high demand, and the 2025/26 admissions data backs that up: the school received 194 applications for just 58 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.34. Of those, 72 families put it as their first preference, and 56 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.5%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools (typically around 23-24%) and reflects the school’s role in serving a diverse local community. Headteacher Rebecca Greenwood leads a school that, despite being oversubscribed, has managed to maintain a strong reputation since its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarchbank Road, Bradford, Bradford, BD3 8QQ
HeadteacherRebecca Greenwood
Local AuthorityBradford
Number of Pupils479
Free School Meals (FSM)22.5%
School Capacity479 / 459 (104% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

15 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 20 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Sensory RoomDining HallLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

NetballTennisRoundersAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubChoir

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

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

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Dixons Marchbank Primary has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.