SecondaryData as of May 2026

Dixons Brooklands Academy

Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9BP

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–19 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Inadequate

Nov 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

36.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

36.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

12.4%

Basics 9-5

18.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	39.9	46.4
2023/24	35.7	46.4
2024/25	36.1	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.44	0.00
2023/24	-0.64	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

58.2%

EBacc APS

3.23

EBacc 9-5

12.9%

EBacc 9-4

22.9%

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Good

Pioneer House High School

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Outstanding

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Sale Grammar School

2.17 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Southern Cross School

2.18 km away · Academy special converter

Good

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About Dixons Brooklands Academy

Dixons Brooklands Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Inadequate (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 208 responses), 35% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.1. The school has around 999 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Moor Road, Manchester, M23 9BP | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Manchester Health Academy)
Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Manchester Health Academy)
Apr 2015 — Good (predecessor: Manchester Health Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Dixons Brooklands Academy

What is Dixons Brooklands Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dixons Brooklands Academy received a Inadequate rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What do parents say about Dixons Brooklands Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 208 responses): 35% of parents would recommend Dixons Brooklands Academy.

What are Dixons Brooklands Academy's latest exam results?

Dixons Brooklands Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is Dixons Brooklands Academy located?

Dixons Brooklands Academy is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M23 9BP).

How many pupils attend Dixons Brooklands Academy?

Dixons Brooklands Academy has around 999 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

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