Dixons Cottingley Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Address | Cottingley New Road, BD16 1TZ |
| School Website | www.dixonsco.com |
| Telephone | 1274567281 |
| URN | 146198 |
School Census
| Total | 867 |
| Girls/Boys | 321/546 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 37.0%/63.0% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 27.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 296 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/11/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/11/2022 | Good |
| 10/05/2016 | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 15/11/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 15 November 2022 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 50 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 53.60% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 72.10% |
| Entering EBacc | 88.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.54 |
| Progress 8 | 0.65 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 43% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 78% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.96 |
| Progress 8 | 0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.82 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 373 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 93 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 21 |
| third preference offers | 24 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 385 |
| As first preference | 70 |
| As second preference | 58 |
| As third preference | 95 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 70 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 26 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 342 |
| As first preference | 77 |
| As second preference | 49 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 77 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 312 |
| As first preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 17 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 85 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 31 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 58 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 43 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 13 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 7% |
| agree | 10% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 27% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 13% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 7% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 77% |
| no | 23% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 71.7% |
| white british ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 69.9% |
| white british ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
Cottingley Village Primary School
(0.28 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Cottingley Moor Road, , BD16 1SY