Dixons Pennine Academy

About Dixons Pennine Academy

Dixons Pennine Academy is an academy converter in Stalybridge, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 574 pupils on roll. It is part of DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38 (2025/26). 43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Tameside →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

574 / 790 (73%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 June 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3RR

Phone

01613386684

Principal

Rachael Deakin

Website

www.dixonspa.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Dixons Pennine Academy?

Dixons Pennine Academy is an academy converter in Stalybridge, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Dixons Pennine Academy have?

Dixons Pennine Academy has 574 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Dixons Pennine Academy's Ofsted rating?

Dixons Pennine Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Dixons Pennine Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Dixons Pennine Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 38 in 2025/26.

Is Dixons Pennine Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Dixons Pennine Academy?

Dixons Pennine Academy is located at Huddersfield Road, Stalybridge, Tameside, SK15 3RR.