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Why Dixons McMillan?

Culture

Culture

Our ‘no excuses’ approach instils strong learning habits, ultimately helping scholars become better qualified and fully ready to lead happy and successful lives.
Powerful knowledge

Powerful knowledge

All our scholars are entitled to a curriculum and to the powerful knowledge which will open doors and maximise their life chances.
Impact

Impact

We are proud to be Ofsted Outstanding in every area.
Literacy

Literacy

We develop scholars who are confident readers, speakers and writers.
Year 8 Options

Year 8 Options

Making the right choices.
Classroom routines

Classroom routines

Our lesson routines are embedded into the classroom culture and support scholars' learning every day.
Feedback is a gift

Feedback is a gift

At Dixons McMillan, we all have a Growth Mindset and accept feedback as a gift, so we are better tomorrow than we are today.
Stretch

Stretch

Our stretch projects enable scholars to prepare for completing the EPQ and dissertations when they get to university.
Careers education

Careers education

We provide students with opportunities to engage regularly with employers and develop the knowledge and skills to be successful in the workplace.
Family dining

Family dining

We eat lunch ‘family dining’ style, during which scholars learn to serve themselves and each other.
Expeditions

Expeditions

We fully believe that learning outside the classroom increases confidence and relationships inside. 100% of scholars attend our residentials.
Remote Learning

Remote Learning

Accessing learning from home.

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Thank you to Year 8 families and Advisors for a great parents evening tonight. Lovely to welcome you in and also introduce you to a selection of family dining meals! @Dixonsma_2027
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Thank you to year 7 Advisors and @DixonsMA_2028 for such a fantastic parent event with an amazing selection from our family dining menu. Y7 families it has been lovely to have you into the academy!
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