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Dixons Ashton Academy
Ages 11–161,299 pupilsFaithNone
Dixons Ashton Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Ashton-under-Lyne, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 1,299 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 35.9 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne can view Dixons Ashton Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspection
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
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Strengths & watch points3 strengths · 2 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Quality of education
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 838.1
England avg 45.1 · was 36.0 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.6
Grade 5+ English & maths30%
England avg 45% · was 28% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths50%
England avg 65% · was 49% in 2023/24
EBacc entry33%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score3.35
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake52.0%
Free school meals52.0%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language24.5%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled96%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing90.9%
Attendance90.9%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher17.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence23.2%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
All schools in Ashton-under-Lyne →Samuel Laycock School0.0 miHolden Clough Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miSt Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary AcademyGood · 0.3 miSt Damian's RC Science CollegeOutstanding · 0.4 miOasis Academy BroadoakGood · 0.4 miHurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi
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