Dixons Unity Academy vs The Farnley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.5 km 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
The Farnley Academy
Leeds · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,492 students
| Measure | Dixons Unity Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Farnley Academy Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 15 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #335 of 366 | #121 of 366 |
| National rank | #3803 of 4,090 | #1536 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 907 | 1,492 |
| Pupils on roll | 907 | 1,492 |
| Free school meals | 51.7% | 35.3% |
| Capacity filled | 90.7% | 123.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 36.0 | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 23.6% | 50.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 46.6% | 71.3% |
| EBacc average points | 3.46 | 4.54 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Leeds | Leeds |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.dixonsua.com | www.farnley.leeds.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Farnley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.1 vs 15.0).
- •The Farnley Academy is the larger school with 1,492 students compared with 907.
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 The Farnley Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Farnley Academy ranks higher (59.1 vs 15.0 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 Unity Academy and The Farnley Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Leeds in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Dixons Unity Academy: 907. The Farnley Academy: 1,492. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Dixons Unity Academy and The Farnley Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Dixons Unity Academy is 335th of 366 and The Farnley Academy is 121st of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).