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Dixons Ashton Academy

Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
Part of: DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Dixons Ashton Academy
Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
1,299 Pupils
1,350 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
47.00% FSM %
574 Boys
725 Girls
About Dixons Ashton Academy

Dixons Ashton Academy is a Secondary Academies serving Ashton-under-Lyne and the surrounding area in Tameside. The school for pupils aged 11–16 is part of the North West region.

It has 1,299 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,350. Current headteacher: Matthew Little.

Information on Dixons Ashton Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Tameside
Region North West
Administrative District Tameside
Parliamentary Constituency Ashton-under-Lyne
Ward Ashton Hurst
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor DIXONS ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2008
UKPRN 10024119
URN 135508
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Phillip Liggett Chair of Local Governing Body 19/10/2022 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Elizabeth Gilmore Local Governor 28/01/2025 26/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Claire Healey Local Governor 01/04/2023 26/02/2026 Elected by parents
Aaron Jones Local Governor 13/12/2023 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Phillip Liggett Local Governor 01/09/2022 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Umesh Patel Local Governor 27/03/2024 26/02/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mayumi Vithane Kuruppu Arachchilage Local Governor 10/06/2024 26/02/2026 Elected by parents
Jack Yeo Local Governor 10/06/2024 26/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Anita Zarska Local Governor 08/03/2024 03/07/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Schools Nearby
Samuel Laycock School
0.07 km • Ashton-Under-Lyne
Other
Holden Clough Primary School
0.41 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
St Christopher's RC Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
0.44 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Oasis Academy Broadoak
0.61 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
St Damian's RC Science College
0.61 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Hurst Knoll St James' Church of England Primary School
1.06 km • Ashton-under-Lyne
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Dixons Ashton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Ashton-under-Lyne, Tameside.
Dixons Ashton Academy has 1,299 pupils, with a capacity of 1,350.
Dixons Ashton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Dixons Ashton Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Dixons Ashton Academy is Mr Matthew Little.
Dixons Ashton Academy is at Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF, in the Tameside local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Dixons Ashton Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Dixons Ashton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mr Matthew Little
Broadoak Road, Ashton-under-Lyne, OL6 8RF
01612419555
www.dixonsash.com
Location
OL6 8RF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 135508
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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