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Dixons Croxteth Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dixons Croxteth Academy is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Liverpool , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 405 pupils, and a capacity of 600 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

405

Pupils

600

Capacity

68%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2020

Dixons Croxteth Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dixons Croxteth Academy?

The catchment area for Dixons Croxteth Academy is the geographic zone Liverpool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Dixons Croxteth Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Liverpool. 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 Liverpool before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Dixons Croxteth Academy: 600 places, 68% filled: places available

Dixons Croxteth Academy has a published admission number of 600 places. 405 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 68%. At 68% full, the school currently has headroom below its 600 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 53.3% of pupils at Dixons Croxteth Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Liverpool.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Liverpool publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Liverpool Council school admissions (official) →

Dixons Croxteth Academy: School Information

Full address
Carr Lane East, Croxteth, Liverpool, L11 4SG
Local authority
Liverpool
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Free school meals
53.3% of pupils
DfE URN
149530

Other Secondary Schools in Liverpool

If Dixons Croxteth Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Liverpool are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Dixons Croxteth Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Dixons Croxteth Academy

What is the catchment area for Dixons Croxteth Academy?

The catchment area for Dixons Croxteth Academy is the geographic zone Liverpool uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Liverpool publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Dixons Croxteth Academy oversubscribed?

Dixons Croxteth Academy has a capacity of 600 places and currently has 405 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Liverpool.

What is the admissions policy for Dixons Croxteth Academy?

Admission to Dixons Croxteth Academy is managed by Liverpool. 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 Croxteth Academy cover?

Dixons Croxteth Academy is a secondary school in Liverpool, serving pupils aged 11-18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dixons Croxteth Academy?

Dixons Croxteth Academy was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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