What did Ofsted judge Dixons Allerton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Dixons Allerton Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dixons Allerton Academy?

Dixons Allerton Academy has 1,775 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dixons Allerton Academy take?

Dixons Allerton Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 19.

Where is Dixons Allerton Academy located?

Dixons Allerton Academy is located in Bradford, BD8 0DH, Bradford.

How do I apply to Dixons Allerton Academy?

Dixons Allerton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.

How close do you need to live to get into Dixons Allerton Academy?

On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dixons Allerton Academy was 0.778 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Dixons Allerton Academy?

When Dixons Allerton Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional... explaining why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs; 3. Children of staff — Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy who have been in post for at least two years at the time at which the application is made, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If demand exceeds places at points b), d) or e), places will be decided based upon the distance (proximity) of the home address to the Academy, with those who live closest receiving priority for the place/s. If there are two or more children from equidistant addresses but only one place remains, the decision of who will be offered the place will be made by using a computerised random number generator programme.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dixons Allerton Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Dixons Allerton Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Dixons Allerton Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

0.778miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2026-27 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Dixons Allerton Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional... explaining why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs.
3Children of staff — Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy who have been in post for at least two years at the time at which the application is made, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, who currently attend the Academy, and who will still be attending the Academy on the date of admission.
5Proximity — All other children based on proximity to the Academy using straight line measurement from the home address.

If two applications tie: If demand exceeds places at points b), d) or e), places will be decided based upon the distance (proximity) of the home address to the Academy, with those who live closest receiving priority for the place/s. If there are two or more children from equidistant addresses but only one place remains, the decision of who will be offered the place will be made by using a computerised random number generator programme.

Children with an EHCP naming the Academy are admitted before these criteria are applied, per statutory requirement (not numbered as a criterion). Twins/triplets/siblings applying for the same year group may be admitted above the admission number if only one place remains.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Dixons Allerton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dixons Allerton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dixons Allerton Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dixons Allerton Academy?: Dixons Allerton Academy has 1,775 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dixons Allerton Academy take?: Dixons Allerton Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Dixons Allerton Academy located?: Dixons Allerton Academy is located in Bradford, BD8 0DH, Bradford.
How do I apply to Dixons Allerton Academy?: Dixons Allerton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Dixons Allerton Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dixons Allerton Academy was 0.778 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Dixons Allerton Academy?: When Dixons Allerton Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional... explaining why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs; 3. Children of staff — Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy who have been in post for at least two years at the time at which the application is made, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If demand exceeds places at points b), d) or e), places will be decided based upon the distance (proximity) of the home address to the Academy, with those who live closest receiving priority for the place/s. If there are two or more children from equidistant addresses but only one place remains, the decision of who will be offered the place will be made by using a computerised random number generator programme.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dixons Allerton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Dixons Allerton Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

0.778miles

Last distance offered at Dixons Allerton Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Dixons Allerton Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after.
2Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional... explaining why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs.
3Children of staff — Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy who have been in post for at least two years at the time at which the application is made, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
4Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, who currently attend the Academy, and who will still be attending the Academy on the date of admission.
5Proximity — All other children based on proximity to the Academy using straight line measurement from the home address.

Dixons Allerton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dixons Allerton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dixons Allerton Academy's overall effectiveness as Requires improvement at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dixons Allerton Academy?: Dixons Allerton Academy has 1,775 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dixons Allerton Academy take?: Dixons Allerton Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Dixons Allerton Academy located?: Dixons Allerton Academy is located in Bradford, BD8 0DH, Bradford.
How do I apply to Dixons Allerton Academy?: Dixons Allerton Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing dates are 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places.
How close do you need to live to get into Dixons Allerton Academy?: On offer day for 2026-27 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Dixons Allerton Academy was 0.778 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Dixons Allerton Academy?: When Dixons Allerton Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional... explaining why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child's needs; 3. Children of staff — Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy who have been in post for at least two years at the time at which the application is made, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage, and 2 further criteria. The school offers 60 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If demand exceeds places at points b), d) or e), places will be decided based upon the distance (proximity) of the home address to the Academy, with those who live closest receiving priority for the place/s. If there are two or more children from equidistant addresses but only one place remains, the decision of who will be offered the place will be made by using a computerised random number generator programme.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dixons Allerton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 77.7% of pupils at Dixons Allerton Academy are recorded as Pakistani. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Same phase, ranked by distance and how closely they match.

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Feeder schools & nurseries

Children attending these settings are given priority in this school's admissions.

Dixons Marchbank Primary

Primary

Outstanding

Dixons Manningham Academy

Primary

Good

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