Dixons Cottingley Academy

URN: 146198 • Bingley BD16 1TZ

Overview

Name
Dixons Cottingley Academy
URN
146198
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
52.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Francesca Hitch (since 2025)
Telephone
01274089900
Website
Visit
Address
Cottingley New Road, Bingley BD16 1TZ

Summary

Dixons Cottingley Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Bingley, Bradford, with a current enrolment of 862 students and a capacity of 900. The academy is committed to providing an inclusive educational experience that empowers all students to achieve excellent results and develop as individuals, regardless of their backgrounds. The Principal, Francesca Hitch, emphasizes high expectations and a collaborative approach involving students, parents, and staff to foster a purposeful learning environment.

The curriculum at Dixons Cottingley Academy is designed to support students from Year 7 to Year 10, with a focus on academic excellence and personal growth. The school also prioritises community engagement and inclusion, recently earning the Inclusion Quality Mark's flagship status, which highlights its commitment to supporting diverse student needs.

Parents are encouraged to stay informed about their child's progress through the My Child at School app, which provides access to attendance records, behaviour reports, and class updates. The academy actively promotes a strong partnership between parents, students, and teachers, reinforcing its mission to ensure every student leads a successful and fulfilling life.

Key details

LA
Bradford
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
900
Pupils
862
Boys
512
Girls
350
FSM %
35.00
Open date
2018-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-11-16
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 862 512 350 900 35.00
2024-09-11 872 518 354 900 32.80
2023-09-11 818 501 317 900 32.10
2022-09-11 818 501 317 900 32.10
2021-09-11 774 473 301 300 29.60
2020-09-11 712 414 298 300 25.60

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