Dixons Unity Academy

Contact details

Headteacher
Ash Jacobs (Acting Principal)

About this school

DfE number
383/4078
Number of pupils
913
Education phase
Secondary
Age range
11 to 16
Type of school
Academy sponsor led
Facilities
Not applicable
Specialism
Not applicable
Faith
Not applicable
Area
West

Admissions policy

Places are offered in priority order. Children who meet the first priority will get a place before children who meet the second.

Admissions year
September 2025 to July 2026
Number of places (published admission number)
200
Summary of admissions policy

a. Looked-after children or children who were previously looked after (evidence required).

b. Children who have exceptional social or medical need, supported by a written recommendation from the child’s paediatrician / consultant or an independent professional from Children’s Services (evidence required and conditions apply).

c. Up to 2 children of staff, who have been in post for at least two years, or to staff recently appointed to a post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage (conditions apply).

d. Children whose siblings live at the same address, currently attend the Academy, and will continue to do so on the date of admission (conditions apply).

e. Admission of children based on proximity to the Academy using straight-line measurement from the school to the home address

You should read the full admissions policy before applying. For some criteria, you may need to send extra information.

How places were allocated in previous years

How many children got a place by priority

Offer day 2024 

All applicants admitted

Last child offered a place

Find out which admissions priority the last child met and how far they lived from the school (if applicable) in previous years. All distances are measured as a straight line.

Offer Day
2025
Priority admitted
All applicants admitted
Offer Day
2024
Priority admitted
All applicants admitted
Offer Day
2023
Priority admitted
All applicants admitted

How many people applied

Offer day
2025
Put as 1st preference
112
Put as 2nd preference
97
Put as 3rd preference
52
Put as 4th preference
39
Put as 5th preference
68
Total applications (preferences)
368

More information

Visit the school’s website to find out about performance, uniforms and after school clubs.

Travel information

20 mph outside school
No
School crossing patrol
No
Parent waiting shelter
No
Cycle storage
Yes
Scooter storage
No
Cycle routes
No