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Dixons Trinity Academy Catchment Area

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

Dixons Trinity Academy is a free s secondary school in Bradford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 678 pupils, and a capacity of 670 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

678

Pupils

670

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Dixons Trinity Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Dixons Trinity Academy?

The catchment area for Dixons Trinity Academy is the geographic zone Bradford 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. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Secondary school places at Dixons Trinity Academy are allocated by Bradford using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.

Currently oversubscribed: 678 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 670 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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Want the cut-off distance before you apply? Get an alert when Bradford publishes the 2027 Dixons Trinity Academy numbers →

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford 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 Trinity Academy: at or above its 670 place limit

Dixons Trinity Academy has a published admission number of 670 places. 678 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 670 places. Bradford allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 32.9% of pupils at Dixons Trinity Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bradford.

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

Bradford 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. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Dixons Trinity Academy: School Information

Full address
Trinity Road, Bradford, BD5 0BE
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
32.9% of pupils
DfE URN
138251

Other Secondary Schools in Bradford

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

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Dixons Trinity 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 Trinity Academy

What is the catchment area for Dixons Trinity Academy?

The catchment area for Dixons Trinity Academy is the geographic zone Bradford 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. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Dixons Trinity Academy oversubscribed?

Yes, Dixons Trinity Academy currently has 678 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 670 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Dixons Trinity Academy?

Admission to Dixons Trinity Academy is managed by Bradford. 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 Trinity Academy cover?

Dixons Trinity Academy is a secondary school in Bradford, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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