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Dixons Cottingley Academy

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Dixons Cottingley Academy

Cottingley New Road, Bingley, BD16 1TZ

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
862
Ages
11-16
FSM
35.0%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
22.9%
Basics 9-5
46.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
87.1%
EBacc APS
4.20
EBacc 9-5
21.6%
EBacc 9-4
32.2%
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About Dixons Cottingley Academy

Dixons Cottingley Academy is a secondary school in Bingley, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 862 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Cottingley New Road, Bingley, BD16 1TZ | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Dixons Cottingley Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2022 — Good
  2. May 2016 — Inadequate (predecessor: The Samuel Lister Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Dixons Cottingley Academy

What is Dixons Cottingley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Cottingley Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Dixons Cottingley Academy's latest exam results?
Dixons Cottingley Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Dixons Cottingley Academy located?
Dixons Cottingley Academy is a secondary school in Bingley, Bradford (BD16 1TZ).
How many pupils attend Dixons Cottingley Academy?
Dixons Cottingley Academy has around 862 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Dixons Cottingley Academy with other schools?
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