Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford, Bradford
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is a post-16 school for pupils aged 16 to 19 in Bradford, part of Dixons Academies Trust. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford in detail
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford in its own words
In its own words: "To ensure that, regardless of background or barriers, all students have access to a country leading educational experience. At D6A we have three values that underpin the way we work together in and outside of the classroom."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
The trust
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is one of 21 schools run by Dixons Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Where pupils go next
Of the 599 students who left the sixth form in 2023/24, 67% went on to university or other higher education, 4% to apprenticeships and 7% into work. 14% went to one of the most selective third of universities.
Who goes there
52.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 36 pupils (2.9%) received SEN support and 3 (0.2%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Bradford Interchange Rail Station, about 1010 metres away (roughly a 13-minute walk).
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Bowling Old Lane, 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 1163 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drug offences. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Bradford (404), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Source: Ofsted, further education and skills inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
52.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Special Measures
Sixth Form Performance (A-Level)
A-Level Results
C+
Average grade
33.4
Points per entry
C+
Best 3 A-Levels
13%
Achieving AAB+
Average
Value added
513
A-Level students
91%
Retention rate
2024/25 academic year
A-Level Subjects Offered
+ 3 more subjects
2024/25 academic year - entries by number of students
After A-Levels - Leaver Destinations
After A-Levels (Year 13) - 599 students
2023/24 data
University & Higher Education Destinations
14%
Top-third university
82%
Degree course
85%
Any L4+ destination
2%
Apprenticeships
Based on 444 students completing 16-18 study
2022/23 cohort - "Top-third" = most selective third of UK universities by student intake
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Latest from Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
From Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Social & online
Keep up with Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 49
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 14
- Children hurt
- 12
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 34 slight.
12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
95%
Near capacity
1,238 pupils
1,300 places
62 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Bradford
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Bradford
Across Bradford council
Places available
7,308
Applications
7,489
Got 1st preference
78.1%
Got preferred school
94.4%
All secondary applications across Bradford council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
36
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
3.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
1,238
Total Pupils
519
Boys
719
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
45
Teachers
27.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,442
Mean salary
2026 data
Questions parents ask about Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford
What is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford's Ofsted rating?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
No fixed boundary. When Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is oversubscribed, Bradford allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How big are the classes at Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Classes at Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford average 21 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford has around 1238 pupils on roll. 53% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Apply through Bradford's coordinated admissions process, naming Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 49 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 14 serious and 34 slight. 12 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 10 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Bradford is 30 (the median across 233 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford?
Dixons Sixth Form, Bradford is at Bowling Old Lane, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD5 7JR.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)