Dixons Newall Green Academy

URN: 149697 • Manchester M23 2SX

Overview

Name
Dixons Newall Green Academy
URN
149697
Type
Free schools
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
33.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jo Whitworth (since 2025)
Telephone
Website
Visit
Address
Greenbrow Road, Manchester M23 2SX

Summary

Dixons Newall Green Academy is a mixed secondary free school located in the Wythenshawe district of Manchester, serving students aged eleven to sixteen. Opened in September 2023, the academy aims to ensure that every student acquires the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve their full potential. The school's core values are hard work, integrity, and kindness, which underpin its mission to prepare students for university or alternative pathways, fostering a culture of success through strict routines and high expectations.

The curriculum at Dixons Newall Green is designed to be knowledge-rich, focusing on mastery, autonomy, and purpose. The academy emphasizes the importance of collaboration with parents to create a supportive learning environment. Additionally, the school offers various support services for families, including information on school meals and eligibility for free meals.

As part of the Dixons Academies Trust, Dixons Newall Green Academy is committed to high educational standards and community engagement. The school encourages parental involvement and provides opportunities for families to connect through events such as open evenings and advisory meetings.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
700
Pupils
252
Boys
125
Girls
127
FSM %
45.60
Open date
2023-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 252 125 127 700 45.60
2024-09-11 123 62 61 700 57.70
2023-09-11 700

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