Dixons Ashton Academy Catchment Area
Dixons Ashton Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1299 pupils, and a capacity of 1350 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,299
Pupils
1,350
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2023
Dixons Ashton Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Dixons Ashton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Tameside. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Tameside before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Tameside catchment area documents →Dixons Ashton Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
- Local authority
- Tameside
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 47% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 135508
Other Secondary Schools in Ashton-under-Lyne
If Dixons Ashton Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Ashton-under-Lyne are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Dixons Ashton Academy
Is Dixons Ashton Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Dixons Ashton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1350 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Dixons Ashton Academy? ▾
Admission to Dixons Ashton Academy is managed by Tameside. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Dixons Ashton Academy cover? ▾
Dixons Ashton Academy is a secondary school in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Dixons Ashton Academy? ▾
Dixons Ashton Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.