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

Ofsted judged Dixons Middleton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Dixons Middleton Academy?

Dixons Middleton Academy has 1,319 pupils on roll.

What ages does Dixons Middleton Academy take?

Dixons Middleton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Dixons Middleton Academy located?

Dixons Middleton Academy is located in Manchester, M24 2GT, Rochdale.

How do I apply to Dixons Middleton Academy?

Dixons Middleton 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 Middleton Academy?

When Dixons Middleton 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. See note 1 for a definition of these terms. Those wishing to apply for a previously looked-after child need to submit documents to confirm the eligibility when they complete the local authority CAF / CPF; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Those wishing to apply under this category need to submit, supporting information at the time of application, directly to the local authority. A panel from the Academy Trust will decide whether to admit the child under this criterion, using the evidence provided; 3. Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and who will continue to attend the Academy on the date of admission (see note 2 for a definition of sibling), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If demand exceeds places at points c), 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 Middleton Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.3% of pupils at Dixons Middleton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dixons Middleton 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.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after. See note 1 for a definition of these terms. Those wishing to apply for a previously looked-after child need to submit documents to confirm the eligibility when they complete the local authority CAF / CPF.
2Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Those wishing to apply under this category need to submit, supporting information at the time of application, directly to the local authority. A panel from the Academy Trust will decide whether to admit the child under this criterion, using the evidence provided.
3Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and who will continue to attend the Academy on the date of admission (see note 2 for a definition of sibling).
4Service premium children — Priority will next be given to children eligible for the service premium. Children eligible for admission under this priority are those where: one of their parents is serving in the regular armed forces; one of their parents served in the regular armed forces in the last 3 years; one of their parents died while serving in the armed forces and the pupil is in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and the War Pensions Scheme (WPS)
5Proximity to school — Priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school as measured by the Local Authority’s GIS system. Distances are measured in a straight line “as the crow flies” from the Easting and Northing co-ordinates of the child’s home address as taken from the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG), to the identified school gate used for admissions at the school.

If two applications tie: If demand exceeds places at points c), 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.

Where twins, triplets or siblings apply for the same year group and only one place is available, the remaining sibling(s) will also be offered a place above the admission number.

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 Middleton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dixons Middleton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dixons Middleton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dixons Middleton Academy?: Dixons Middleton Academy has 1,319 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dixons Middleton Academy take?: Dixons Middleton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dixons Middleton Academy located?: Dixons Middleton Academy is located in Manchester, M24 2GT, Rochdale.
How do I apply to Dixons Middleton Academy?: Dixons Middleton 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 Middleton Academy?: When Dixons Middleton 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. See note 1 for a definition of these terms. Those wishing to apply for a previously looked-after child need to submit documents to confirm the eligibility when they complete the local authority CAF / CPF; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Those wishing to apply under this category need to submit, supporting information at the time of application, directly to the local authority. A panel from the Academy Trust will decide whether to admit the child under this criterion, using the evidence provided; 3. Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and who will continue to attend the Academy on the date of admission (see note 2 for a definition of sibling), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If demand exceeds places at points c), 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 Middleton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.3% of pupils at Dixons Middleton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How places are decided at Dixons Middleton 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.

1Looked-after and previously looked-after children — Looked-after children or children who were previously looked-after. See note 1 for a definition of these terms. Those wishing to apply for a previously looked-after child need to submit documents to confirm the eligibility when they complete the local authority CAF / CPF.
2Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Those wishing to apply under this category need to submit, supporting information at the time of application, directly to the local authority. A panel from the Academy Trust will decide whether to admit the child under this criterion, using the evidence provided.
3Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and who will continue to attend the Academy on the date of admission (see note 2 for a definition of sibling).
4Service premium children — Priority will next be given to children eligible for the service premium. Children eligible for admission under this priority are those where: one of their parents is serving in the regular armed forces; one of their parents served in the regular armed forces in the last 3 years; one of their parents died while serving in the armed forces and the pupil is in receipt of a pension under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and the War Pensions Scheme (WPS)
5Proximity to school — Priority will be given to children who live nearest to the school as measured by the Local Authority’s GIS system. Distances are measured in a straight line “as the crow flies” from the Easting and Northing co-ordinates of the child’s home address as taken from the Local Land and Property Gazetteer (LLPG), to the identified school gate used for admissions at the school.

Where twins, triplets or siblings apply for the same year group and only one place is available, the remaining sibling(s) will also be offered a place above the admission number.

Dixons Middleton Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Dixons Middleton Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Dixons Middleton Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in June 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Dixons Middleton Academy?: Dixons Middleton Academy has 1,319 pupils on roll.
What ages does Dixons Middleton Academy take?: Dixons Middleton Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Dixons Middleton Academy located?: Dixons Middleton Academy is located in Manchester, M24 2GT, Rochdale.
How do I apply to Dixons Middleton Academy?: Dixons Middleton 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 Middleton Academy?: When Dixons Middleton 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. See note 1 for a definition of these terms. Those wishing to apply for a previously looked-after child need to submit documents to confirm the eligibility when they complete the local authority CAF / CPF; 2. Exceptional social or medical need — 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. Those wishing to apply under this category need to submit, supporting information at the time of application, directly to the local authority. A panel from the Academy Trust will decide whether to admit the child under this criterion, using the evidence provided; 3. Siblings — Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and who will continue to attend the Academy on the date of admission (see note 2 for a definition of sibling), and 2 further criteria. Tie-break: If demand exceeds places at points c), 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 Middleton Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 68.3% of pupils at Dixons Middleton Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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