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Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
16+ · Mixed · Ages 16–19 · 16–19 free school
Bowling Old Lane, Bradford BD5 7JR · dixons6a.com · 01274 089770
Overview
- Ofsted
- Outstanding
- 2019 framework · inspected May 2023
- A levels, 2024/25
- C+
- average result (33.4 points per entry)
- Pupils
- 1,238
- 95% of 1,300 places
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Free school meals
- 0%
- First language not English
- 6%
- School census 2025/26
The official school record (Department for Education)
Results
In 2024/25 the average A level result was grade C+ (33.4 points per entry).
A levels and other 16 to 18 results
A level average grade
| 2024/25 | Trend | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 513 students | C+ (33.4) | Average -0.01 | |
| 513 students | C+ (33.4) | Average -0.01 | |
| 237 students | Dist+ (39) | Above average +0.58 |
13.4%AAB or better
91.3%finished their course
| Earlier years: A level | Students | Average grade | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 532 | C+ (33.9) | -0.06 |
| 2022/23 | 402 | C+ (33.1) | — |
| 2021/22 | 353 | B- (37.9) | — |
Where sixth-form leavers went
2021/222022/232023/24
| Left in 2023/24 | Since 2021/22 | |
|---|---|---|
| University | 66.9 | −9.4 |
| Further and other education | 6.7 | +4.4 |
| Further education | 3.5 | +1.8 |
| Other education | 3.2 | +2.5 |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5 | +1.8 |
| Employment | 7.2 | −0.6 |
| Not in a lasting destination | 11.9 | +2.7 |
| Activity not captured | 3.8 | +1.2 |
Ofsted
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford was judged Outstanding at its last graded inspection, on 16 May 2023, under Ofsted’s 2019 framework.
- Overall
- Outstanding
- Inspected
- 16 May 2023
- Graded inspection
Safeguarding effectiveInspection reports
Graded areas
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
|---|---|
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |