Dixons Music Primary continues to be 'outstanding' - Ofsted

Inspectors from the education watchdog were full of praise for Dixons Music Primary, on Trinity Road, following a visit in June.

A report from the inspection said “excellence is a habit” at the school and added: “Pupils are supported to develop a thirst for learning.

“They work hard and do not give up. In short, pupils not only know the school values of ‘hard work, independence and enjoyment’, they live these values every day.”

The report said leaders have ensured there is a “united school community” and added: “Pupils know they are ‘climbing a mountain’ to their future success and are excited for every step they take towards this goal.”

Ofsted said 'excellence is a habit' at the school (Image: Newsquest)

Inspectors said pupils understand the need to respect others who may be different to them and bullying was described as being “very rare”.

“Pupils know about the importance of tolerance and behaving with respect towards others,” the report said.

“They evidence this in the exemplary way in which they conduct themselves.”

The report added: “Leaders have ensured that pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities to enrich their learning.

“The school’s music specialism is one example of this. The anthem for Bradford’s recently successful bid to be ‘City of Culture’ in 2025 was written and performed by pupils of this vibrant school.

“Pupils are rightly proud of the contribution they make to the wider community.”

Inspectors said there is an “ambitious curriculum” and there is “excellent” use of assessment, so staff know which pupils need extra support with their learning.

Dixons Music Primary was described as 'remarkable' (Image: Newsquest)

“Leaders know that learning begins right from the early years, and this is where children start joyfully climbing that ambitious, academic mountain,” said the report.

The school was first judged to be ‘outstanding’ in June 2016. When a school is given the highest rating, Ofsted normally goes into the school around once every four years to confirm it remains at that level.

Luke Robins-Ross, principal of Dixons Music Primary, said: “Staff have a relentless focus on doing whatever it takes for our students to climb their mountain and we are extremely proud of all staff, students and families for continuing to ensure that the academy’s mission is achieved.”

He added: “It is really about being values driven, focusing relentlessly on our mission and results, doing the simple things well every day, and building strong relationships at all levels.”