James Dixon Primary School is an academy. It has about 430 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In January 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Progress, Disadvantaged pupils and Attendance. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Finances and Admissions.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Progress:Above average. Progress in maths is above average, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils:Above average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Attendance:Above average. Pupil absence rates are quite low and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Attainment:About average. Maths attainment is above average, reading is about average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Admissions:Below average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very low.
Finances:Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Environment:Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is very high.
Provision for special educational needs
Autistic spectrum disorder
Multi-sensory impairment
Severe learning difficulty
Social, emotional and mental health
Speech, language and communication
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.