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Dixons Croxteth Academy
Liverpool·North West·Academy
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SecondaryAcademyAges 11–18Co-edDoes not apply
Dixons Croxteth Academy is a secondary academy in Liverpool, North West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Dixons Croxteth Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.94 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 27.9, 31% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 405 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 22.8%, 54% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 18.8%.
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Dixons Croxteth Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.94, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 27.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
31% of students at Dixons Croxteth Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Dixons Croxteth Academy has an overall absence rate of 18.8%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Dixons Croxteth Academy is 22.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Dixons Croxteth Academy has 405 pupils on roll.
54% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Dixons Croxteth Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2020 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dixons Croxteth Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dixons Croxteth Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
154/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
81/mo
53% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 12.4 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.7
Bus Stops
15
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Liverpool area
This inspection was 6 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Inadequate
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.