Dixons City Academy vs Humberston Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 117 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons City Academy
Bradford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
892 students
Humberston Academy
Grimsby · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
891 students
| Measure | Dixons City Academy Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber | Humberston Academy Grimsby, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #102 of 366 | #94 of 366 |
| National rank | #1400 of 4,090 | #1342 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 892 | 891 |
| Pupils on roll | 892 | 891 |
| Free school meals | 31.7% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 99.1% | 118.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 47.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 50.3% | 43.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67% | 69.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.52 | 4.40 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bradford | Grimsby |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsca.com | www.humberstonacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Humberston Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.0 vs 61.5).
- •Dixons City Academy is the larger school with 892 students compared with 891.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dixons City Academy better than Humberston Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Humberston Academy ranks higher (63.0 vs 61.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dixons City Academy and Humberston Academy?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Bradford and Grimsby in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons City Academy: 892. Humberston Academy: 891. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons City Academy and Humberston Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons City Academy is 102nd of 366 and Humberston Academy is 94th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).