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Dixons Unity Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Ash Jacobs

corporate_fareDIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST

location_onLeeds, LS12 3DS

language Visit Website phone 1135125530

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

886

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#37 in Leeds

#2,957 of 3,216 nationally

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Dixons Unity Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Leeds, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Dixons Unity Academy is an academy sponsor led in Leeds, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST. The school has approximately 932 pupils on roll, of whom 56% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36, placing the school #37 in Leeds and #2,957 of 3,216 nationally. 23.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 9.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.6× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 30.9:1. There are 2 teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 25.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

23.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)9.3%

Entering EBacc82.20%

EBacc APS3.46

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.54

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

33.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72.60%

EBacc APS3.11

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.82

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

30.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc72%

EBacc APS2.93

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.89

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77%

EBacc APS3.18

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

2018

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)12%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

86%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 July 2024

Inspection Report

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19 March 2024

Inspection Report

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06 December 2023

Inspection Report

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28 March 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-07-02

Schools with Serious Weaknesses Visit 3 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2023-03-28

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Requires improvement

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Inadequate

2016-11-08

Serious Weaknesses S5 Reinspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-02-03

None EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

19.8%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

10.0%(93 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 932 pupils. During this period, there were 185 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 19.8%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	932	185	19.8%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	969	297	30.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	901	382	42.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	913	536	58.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	921	988	107.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	876	710	81.1%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	886	755	85.2%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	878	450	51.3%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	829	393	47.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	834	327	39.2%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	825	328	39.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	817	408	49.9%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	807	17	2.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	799	525	65.7%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	729	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	729	363	49.8%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	737	354	48.0%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	675	300	44.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	680	410	60.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	680	378	55.6%	3.8%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 90 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 72 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 17 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 7 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 7 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

88.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree38%

agree42%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree46%

agree31%

disagree19%

strongly disagree4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree46%

agree27%

disagree12%

not applicable15%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes42%

no58%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree36%

agree45%

disagree18%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree35%

agree58%

disagree4%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree58%

agree31%

disagree4%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes85%

no15%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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