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Dixons Pennine Academy
Goodgraded 11/06/2024Ages 11–16574 pupilsDoes not apply
Dixons Pennine Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Stalybridge, within the Tameside local authority. The school has around 574 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/06/2024, Dixons Pennine Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33.2 and 13% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Stalybridge can view Dixons Pennine Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 11/06/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance88.9%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence29.4%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.7England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals43.2%England avg 28.6%
English not first language11.0%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 835.8
Progress 8-0.8
Grade 5+ English & maths13%
Grade 4+ English & maths34%
EBacc entry27%
EBacc average point score2.93
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Stalybridge
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