Dixons Croxteth Academy

Dixons Croxteth Academy (formally The De La Salle Academy) is a co-educational secondary school in the Croxteth area of Liverpool, England, with no formal faith affiliation.[1]

Dixons Croxteth Academy
Address
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Carr Lane East


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L11 4SG

England
Coordinates53°26′42″N 2°54′43″W / 53.445°N 2.912°W / 53.445; -2.912
Information
TypeAcademy
Established1953; 71 years ago (1953)
Local authorityLiverpool City Council
TrustDixons Academy Trust
Department for Education URN149530 Tables
OfstedReports
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Websitewww.dixonscr.com

Until 2022 it was a Catholic school for boys.

History

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Grammar school

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It was known as the De La Salle Grammar School until 1983 and was originally based on Breckfield Road South in Everton. The new school site is that of the former Central School, and was rebuilt in 1954. By the 1960s, it had around 700 boys.[citation needed]

Comprehensive

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In 1983, the school became De La Salle RC Comprehensive School.[2] It amalgamated with four other catholic schools in 1988. The school was founded by the De La Salle brothers, who engaged with the day-to-day running of the school.[citation needed]

Academy

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The school gained academy status in January 2011, to become The De La Salle Academy.

In 2021, the school was issued with a warning notice after two inadequate Ofsted reports.[3] Its future was secured following a campaign by staff, students and governors including the local MP Ian Byrne.[4][5]

Under Dixons Academy Trust

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In November 2022, the school joined the Dixons Academies Trust[6] and was renamed Dixons Croxteth Academy[7]

The school then became co-educational, with no formal faith affiliation.

In 2004, the school gained specialist school status and became the De La Salle Humanities College, specialising in English, Geography and History.[2]

Notable alumni

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De La Salle Grammar School for Boys

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References

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  1. ^ "Home | Dixons Croxteth Academy". Dixonscr.com. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  2. ^ a b "School History". The De La Salle Academy. Archived from the original on 4 May 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2013.
  3. ^ "Failing De La Salle Academy could be forced to close after 100 years". Liverpool Echo.
  4. ^ "Liverpool school open for 100 years is saved from closure". Liverpool Echo.
  5. ^ "Early Day MotionL De La Salle Academy". Parliament.
  6. ^ "Home | Dixons Academies Trust". Dixonsat.com. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
  7. ^ https://www.de-la-salle.co.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=1&storyid=181 [bare URL]
  8. ^ "Phil McNulty - Correspondents". BBC Sport.
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