Located in Manchester, Dixons Brooklands Academy is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Dixons Brooklands Academy currently has around 999 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 53.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 17.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 47.7%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (68.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Moor Road, Manchester, M23 9BP |
| Website: | https://www.dixonsbk.com/ |
| Telephone: | 01616720380 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Manchester |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Kristy Gardner |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 148965 |
Ofsted inspection date: 26/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1050 |
| Number of Pupils: | 999 |
| Number of Boys: | 525 |
| Number of Girls: | 474 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 17.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 47.7% | 8.2% |
| White British | 68.20% | 681 |
| Other White | 5.00% | 50 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.80% | 48 |
| Indian | 3.30% | 33 |
| African | 3.00% | 30 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.00% | 30 |
| White and Black African | 2.50% | 25 |
| Other Mixed | 2.30% | 23 |
| Pakistani | 1.80% | 18 |
| White and Asian | 1.30% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 9 |
| Caribbean | 0.80% | 8 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 7 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 5 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 5 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School Floatshall Road , Baguley M23 1HP | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Primary School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandilands Infant School Wendover Road , Wythenshawe M23 9JX | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Oak Primary School Royal Oak Road , Wythenshawe M23 1EF | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Baguley Hall Primary School Ackworth Drive , Baguley M23 1LB | - not rated | 1,156 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dixons Brooklands Academy Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manchester Health Academy Moor Road , M23 9BP | - not rated | 63 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brookway High School and Sports College Moor Road , Wythenshawe M23 9BP | - not rated | 63 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | 3out of 4 | 1,589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sale High School Norris Road , M33 3JR | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer House High School 200 Yewtree Lane , Northern Moor M23 0FF | 4out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grove School Grove Lane , Timperley WA15 6PH | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mereside Education Trust 1 Parkside Road , M33 3HT | - not rated | 2,075 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Pictor Academy Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | 4out of 4 | 2,202 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pictor School Grove Lane , WA15 6PH | - not rated | 2,202 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.