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Dixons Cottingley Academy
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Dixons Cottingley Academy
- Secondary
- Bingley BD16 1TZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils benefit from a strong academic curriculum with high expectations
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well in lessons and are respectful towards each other and staff
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have good knowledge of their subjects
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use consistent routines and devote time for recall
Strengths and Challenges: Variance in how teachers use assessment information to adapt teaching
Opportunities for Involvement: Leaders provide access to extracurricular activities, trips, and visits
Communication: Pupils receive careers information from external sources and school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Staff deal with bullying effectively
Actions for Quality Improvement: High aspirations and rapid improvement focus from leaders
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is rare, dealt with effectively when it happens
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders have increased pastoral team size and ensure staff training
Extracurricular Offerings: Range of extracurricular activities, trips, and visits provided
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Teachers use opportunities during activities to reinforce learning
Outdoor Facilities: Physical education activities with quizzes between movements
Career Counselling Services: Range of careers information from school and external sources
Managing and Supporting SEND: Curriculum adapted well, high levels of support for pupils with additional needs
Subjects Offered: EBacc suite of subjects at the curriculum center
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About Us
Dixons Cottingley Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 872 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 43% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| ³Ô¹ÏÌìÌà grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.1 | 15.1 | 14.6 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 43% | 48% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.42 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 32.72% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 48.39% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 78% | 31.93% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.7% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 28% | 14.93% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 3.14 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 84% | 91.55% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 178 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 86.39% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 32.32% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 23% | 32.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 8% | 11.19% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 10.26% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.29% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.87% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 33.49% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 48.04% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 36% | 29% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 17% | 11.45% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 16.51% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.82 | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 88.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 115 | 170 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 84.26% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 30.45% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 29% | 34.45% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 17% | 12.84% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.45% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1.77% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.06% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 32.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 14% | 28.54% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 42.88% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 4% | 28.34% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 9.12% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% | 13.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.48 | 2.88 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 29.52% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 46.81% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.19% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 9.95% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.29% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 27.62% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 42.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 27.18% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 9.64% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.82% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.9 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 88.18% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 161 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 83.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 25.12% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 50.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.35% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.24% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.24% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
A level exam result
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 20.00 | 26.43 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 25.29 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 7.29% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 238 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 67.06% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6.65% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.18% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.65% | 8.8% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
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17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Dixons Cottingley Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
