Dixons Broadgreen Academy

Dixons Broadgreen Academy is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in Liverpool, England.[2] It was formerly known as Broadgreen High School, Broadgreen Community Comprehensive, and Broadgreen International School.[1]

Dixons Broadgreen Academy
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L13 5UQ

England
Coordinatestype:edu_region:GB_dim:100 53°24′38″N 2°54′14″W / 53.410669°N 2.903865°W / 53.410669; -2.903865
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoWork Hard / Have Integrity / Be Fair
Established1934[1]
Local authorityLiverpool City Council
TrustDixons Academies Trust
Department for Education URN148792 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalRachael Fidler
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Number of students1,342[2]
Other accreditationsInternational Baccalaureate[3]
Former namesBroadgreen High School, Broadgreen Community Comprehensive, Highfield Comprehensive School
Websitewww.dixonsba.com

The school eventually converted to academy status in December 2021 and is now sponsored by the Dixons Academies Trust.

Transformation

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Between 2003 and 2007, the school constructed a number of new buildings within the school grounds including a sports hall, a drama studio, bistro and dining room. The school was celebrated with a re-dedication ceremony presided by Prince Edward, the Earl of Wessex.[citation needed]

MUGA Redevelopment

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On 15 March 2016, a new 3G Pitch was officially opened by the Liverpool F.C. player Kolo Touré, Liverpool L.F.C. Alex Greenwood and former Everton F.C. legend Graeme Sharp. The 54m x 43m 3G pitch replaced a concrete Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). The new pitch was funded by a £269,093 grant from the Premier League and The FA Facilities Fund with the pitch costing £339,092 in total. The redevelopment of the pitch also included the addition of floodlights that allow the pitch to be used at night.[4]

Sixth Form

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In September 2022, the school switched its Sixth Form Courses to A-Level.[5]

Sports

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Dixons Broadgreen has had some sporting success over the last few years, and offers games such as football, basketball, hockey, and rugby. The school also offers sports for disabled, deaf, and blind children, such as boccia and curling, which they won both in 2017 (boccia and curling), and 2018 (boccia).[citation needed]

Ofsted Report

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Between 11–12 December 2018, Ofsted carried out an inspection of the school's teaching standards and learning facilities. In its report of 5 February 2019, Ofsted found that the school was ‘inadequate’ and that special measures were required to improve standards.[6] Following the report, the authority conducted a monitoring visit in December 2019 which concluded that sufficient improvements had not taken place.[7]

Notable former pupils

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  • Ross Barkley, footballer (Chelsea FC and England national team)
  • Paul Deaville (Snooker player)

References

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  1. ^ a b "Liverpool Schools Website". Retrieved 6 September 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Ofsted Inspection profile". Ofsted. Retrieved 2 February 2020.
  3. ^ Broadgreen High School. International Baccalaureate Organization. Retrieved on 2008-04-22. IB school code: 000639
  4. ^ "Football stars Kolo Toure, Alex Greenwood and Graeme Sharp unveil new £340,000 artificial pitch - Liverpool Echo".
  5. ^ http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_reports/download/(id)/96693/(as)/104696_329327.pdf [permanent dead link]
  6. ^ "Full inspection: Broadgreen International School, A Technology College". Ofsted. 5 February 2019. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
  7. ^ "Letter by Ahmed Marikar: Special measures monitoring inspection of Broadgreen International School, a Technology College". Ofsted. 15 January 2020. Archived from the original on 2 February 2020.
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