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Dixons Brooklands Academy

Dixons Brooklands Academy, Manchester
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Dixons Brooklands Academy

Moor Road, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9BP

A Inadequate-rated secondary school in Manchester.

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
999
Ages
11-19
FSM
53.2%
Attainment 8
36.1
Ofsted
Inadequate
Nov 2024

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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%

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
58.2%
EBacc APS
3.23
EBacc 9-5
12.9%
EBacc 9-4
22.9%
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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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.

  1. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Manchester Health Academy)
  2. Mar 2020 — Inadequate (predecessor: Manchester Health Academy)
  3. 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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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.
How can I compare Dixons Brooklands Academy with other schools?
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