How many pupils does Dixons Ashton Academy have?

Dixons Ashton Academy has 1,299 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Dixons Ashton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dixons Ashton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.

Is Dixons Ashton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Dixons Ashton Academy is part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Dixons Ashton Academy?

Dixons Ashton Academy is located at Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF.

Dixons Ashton Academy

Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF

Not rated

Inspected 11 March 2025 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

37.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

1,299

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Dixons Ashton Academy

Dixons Ashton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,299 pupils on roll. It is part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 (2025/26). 52% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 24.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Tameside →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,299 / 1,350 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 March 2025

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

52%

Free school meals

24.5%

EAL

3.9%

SEN support

18.2%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

37.7

Attainment 8

266 pupils

27.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

51.1%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

84%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.9%

Overall absence

26.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

79.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.9 vs 2023/24

16.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

12.83

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£51,351

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,734 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,376

Spend per pupil

£8,558

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF
Phone: 01612419555
Principal: Matthew Little
Website: www.dixonsash.com

Academy Trust

DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dixons Ashton Academy?: Dixons Ashton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Dixons Ashton Academy have?: Dixons Ashton Academy has 1,299 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Dixons Ashton Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Dixons Ashton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 in 2025/26.
Is Dixons Ashton Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Dixons Ashton Academy is part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Dixons Ashton Academy?: Dixons Ashton Academy is located at Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, OL6 8RF.

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