Dixons City Academy
URN: 130909 • Bradford BD5 7RR
Overview
- Name
- Dixons City Academy
- URN
- 130909
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 64.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Raouf Mohammed (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01274089850
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ripley Street, Bradford BD5 7RR
Summary
Dixons City Academy, located in Bradford, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 904 students, slightly above its capacity of 900. As the founding school of the Dixons Academies Trust, it aims to provide an exceptional education that empowers every student to achieve academic success, regardless of their background. The academy is committed to fostering a culture of high expectations and support, ensuring that students thrive in a caring environment.
The curriculum at Dixons City Academy is designed to maximise learning opportunities, with a focus on rigorous teaching and well-planned homework. The school places a strong emphasis on academic outcomes, preparing students for further education and career pathways. Additionally, the academy offers a range of support services, including careers education and revision resources, to assist students in their academic journey.
Dixons City Academy is proud of its outstanding Ofsted rating and actively engages with the local community. The school promotes values that encourage students to make a positive impact, both within their community and beyond, while also offering initiatives such as flexible working for staff to enhance the educational experience.
The curriculum at Dixons City Academy is designed to maximise learning opportunities, with a focus on rigorous teaching and well-planned homework. The school places a strong emphasis on academic outcomes, preparing students for further education and career pathways. Additionally, the academy offers a range of support services, including careers education and revision resources, to assist students in their academic journey.
Dixons City Academy is proud of its outstanding Ofsted rating and actively engages with the local community. The school promotes values that encourage students to make a positive impact, both within their community and beyond, while also offering initiatives such as flexible working for staff to enhance the educational experience.
Useful links
- Calendar (calendar)
- Events (calendar)
- Term 2 newsletter (download)
- Term 3 newsletter (download)
- Term 6 newsletter (download)
- Term 1 newsletter (download)
- Details (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Carlton Bolling College (73.3)
- Feversham College (70.2)
- Dixons Kings Academy (68.7)
- Carlton Bolling (67.8)
- Feversham Girls' Secondary Academy (67.8)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 900
- Pupils
- 904
- Boys
- 524
- Girls
- 380
- FSM %
- 28.50
- Open date
- 2005-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-11-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 904 | 524 | 380 | 900 | 28.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 919 | 541 | 378 | 900 | 24.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 885 | 508 | 377 | 900 | 21.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 885 | 508 | 377 | 900 | 21.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 875 | 479 | 396 | 900 | 20.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 997 | 521 | 476 | 1085 | 17.40 |
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