Dixons Unity Academy vs Ryecroft Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 872 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dixons Unity Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
907 students
Ryecroft Academy
Leeds · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
350 students
| Measure | Dixons Unity Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | Ryecroft Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 366 | #1507 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #3803 of 4,090 | #14694 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 907 | 350 |
| Pupils on roll | 907 | 350 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 41% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 97.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 49% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.6% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsua.com | www.ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (15.0 vs 15.0).
- •Dixons Unity Academy is the larger school with 907 students compared with 350.
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 Unity Academy better than Ryecroft Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dixons Unity Academy and Ryecroft Academy?
About 872 m in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Unity Academy: 907. Ryecroft Academy: 350. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Unity Academy and Ryecroft Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Unity Academy is 335th of 366 and Ryecroft Academy is 1507th of 1,636 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).