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Dixons Fazakerley Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 24/04/2024Ages 11–16801 pupils
Dixons Fazakerley Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Liverpool. The school has around 801 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 24/04/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 33.4 and 16% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Liverpool can view Dixons Fazakerley Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesRequires Improvement
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementRequires Improvement
Last inspected 24/04/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points0 strengths · 5 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 833.4
England avg 45.1 · was 33.7 in 2023/24
Progress 8-1.1
Grade 5+ English & maths20%
England avg 45% · was 17% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths45%
England avg 65% · was 40% in 2023/24
EBacc entry59%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score2.92
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake49.9%
Free school meals49.9%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language22.7%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled79%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing82.1%
Attendance82.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher19.8
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence50.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Liverpool
All schools in Liverpool →Hazel Cottage School0.1 miFazakerley Primary School0.2 miHoly Name Catholic Primary SchoolGood · 0.3 miBarlows Primary School0.6 miBirtenshaw School Merseyside0.9 miNew Heights High SchoolGood · 0.9 mi
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