Dixons Marchbank Primary
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77% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%.
- Expected standard (R+W+M):
- 77%
- Higher standard (R+W+M):
- 12%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
KS2 progress scores (reading, writing, maths progress) are not yet surfaced in this summary. Check the performance table section below.
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KS2 results history
| Year | Pupils | Expected % | Higher % | Reading | Writing | Maths | Read score | Maths score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | — | 77.0% | 12.0% | 90.0% | 85.0% | 85.0% | 107.0 | 107.0 |
| 2023/2024 | — | 75.0% | 0.0% | 87.0% | 83.0% | 85.0% | 105.0 | 105.0 |
| 2022/2023 | — | 58.0% | 2.0% | 63.0% | 76.0% | 69.0% | 101.0 | 103.0 |
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School information
| URN | 140358 |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Primary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-11 |
| Headteacher | Principal Rebecca Greenwood |
| Trust | DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | BD3 8QQ |
| Latest pupils | 479 |
| FSM eligible | 22.5% |
Contact and identifiers
Marchbank Road, Barkerend Road, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD3 8QQ
www.dixonsmb.comView local authority page1274089920| DfE number | 2018 |
| UKPRN | 10044150 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2014 |
| GIAS updated | 6 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 20 Dec 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 15 Nov 2023 |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 |