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

Ofsted judged Dixons Unity Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dixons Unity Academy?

Dixons Unity Academy has 907 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dixons Unity Academy take?

Dixons Unity Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Dixons Unity Academy located?

Dixons Unity Academy is located in Leeds, LS12 3DS, Leeds.

How do I apply to Dixons Unity Academy?

Dixons Unity 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 date for secondary places is 31 October.

How are Year 7 places decided at Dixons Unity Academy?

When Dixons Unity Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after — a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after (evidence required); 2. b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an… — b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional such as the child’s paediatrician / consultant or an independent professional from Children’s Services. The recommendation must explain why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to… — c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. A skill shortage for teachers is a subject / area with a recognised national shortage, and for associate staff a post which has been unstaffed over a prolonged period resulting in multiple advertisements. (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Dixons Unity Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.8% of pupils at Dixons Unity Academy are recorded as White British, the largest group with a recorded ethnic background. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dixons Unity Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after — a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after (evidence required).
2b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an… — b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional such as the child’s paediatrician / consultant or an independent professional from Children’s Services. The recommendation must explain why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child (evidence required and conditions apply).
3c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to… — c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. A skill shortage for teachers is a subject / area with a recognised national shortage, and for associate staff a post which has been unstaffed over a prolonged period resulting in multiple advertisements. (conditions apply).
4d. Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so… — d. Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so on the date of admission (conditions apply).
5e. Admission of children based on proximity to the Academy using straight-line measurement from the school to… — e. Admission of children based on proximity to the Academy using straight-line measurement from the school to the home address You should read the full admissions policy before applying. For some criteria, you may need to send extra information.

Leeds City Council's published summary of this school's admission policy for 2027 to 2028 (from the council's school directory). Dixons Unity Academy is its own admission authority; the full determined policy is published by the school at https://www.dixonsua.com/admissions/admission-policy. Places are offered in priority order.

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 Unity Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dixons Unity Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dixons Unity Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dixons Unity Academy?: Dixons Unity Academy has 907 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dixons Unity Academy take?: Dixons Unity Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dixons Unity Academy located?: Dixons Unity Academy is located in Leeds, LS12 3DS, Leeds.
How do I apply to Dixons Unity Academy?: Dixons Unity 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 date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dixons Unity Academy?: When Dixons Unity Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after — a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after (evidence required); 2. b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an… — b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional such as the child’s paediatrician / consultant or an independent professional from Children’s Services. The recommendation must explain why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to… — c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. A skill shortage for teachers is a subject / area with a recognised national shortage, and for associate staff a post which has been unstaffed over a prolonged period resulting in multiple advertisements. (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dixons Unity Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.8% of pupils at Dixons Unity Academy are recorded as White British, the largest group with a recorded ethnic background. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dixons Unity Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after — a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after (evidence required).
2b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an… — b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional such as the child’s paediatrician / consultant or an independent professional from Children’s Services. The recommendation must explain why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child (evidence required and conditions apply).
3c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to… — c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. A skill shortage for teachers is a subject / area with a recognised national shortage, and for associate staff a post which has been unstaffed over a prolonged period resulting in multiple advertisements. (conditions apply).
4d. Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so… — d. Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so on the date of admission (conditions apply).
5e. Admission of children based on proximity to the Academy using straight-line measurement from the school to… — e. Admission of children based on proximity to the Academy using straight-line measurement from the school to the home address You should read the full admissions policy before applying. For some criteria, you may need to send extra information.

Dixons Unity Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dixons Unity Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dixons Unity Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in July 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dixons Unity Academy?: Dixons Unity Academy has 907 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dixons Unity Academy take?: Dixons Unity Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dixons Unity Academy located?: Dixons Unity Academy is located in Leeds, LS12 3DS, Leeds.
How do I apply to Dixons Unity Academy?: Dixons Unity 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 date for secondary places is 31 October.
How are Year 7 places decided at Dixons Unity Academy?: When Dixons Unity Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after — a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after (evidence required); 2. b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an… — b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from an independent medical professional such as the child’s paediatrician / consultant or an independent professional from Children’s Services. The recommendation must explain why the Academy is the only suitable school to meet the child’s needs and why no other school could provide the appropriate support for the child (evidence required and conditions apply); 3. c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to… — c. Up to 2 children of staff employed at the Academy, who have been in post for at least two years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage. A skill shortage for teachers is a subject / area with a recognised national shortage, and for associate staff a post which has been unstaffed over a prolonged period resulting in multiple advertisements. (conditions apply), and 2 further criteria. The school offers 200 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Dixons Unity Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 23.8% of pupils at Dixons Unity Academy are recorded as White British, the largest group with a recorded ethnic background. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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