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Dixons McMillan Academy

Year 8 Parents Evening on Thursday 8 January 2026 has been postponed to Thursday 5 February 2026. Please see your My Child At School app for further details.

Why Dixons McMillan?

Expeditions

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

Enrichment and co-curricular

Our enrichment and co-curricular offer builds confidence, independence, and character through clubs, trips, cultural studies, and the Duke of Edinburgh Award.

Culture day

Culture Day celebrates the diversity of our community, giving students the chance to share heritage, embrace difference, and learn from one another.

Stretch

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

Student experience

Every day at Dixons McMillan Academy is designed to be unmissable, with powerful teaching, purposeful routines, and a culture where every child belongs.

Student recognition

We celebrate not only achievement, but the effort, character, and determination that help every student succeed.

Our work with Citizens UK

Through Citizens UK, students discover the power of community leadership, campaigning on issues that matter and making real change happen.

Student leadership and prefects

Student leaders play an active role in shaping our culture, building confidence, responsibility, and inclusion across the academy.

Partnerships in sport

Dixons McMillan Academy partners with leading sports clubs, universities, and organisations to give students inspiring opportunities that build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of sport.

Appreciations and courtesy points

Appreciations and courtesy points celebrate effort, kindness, and integrity, creating a positive, supportive school community.

Our employability days

Employability days connect learning to the world of work, preparing students for ambitious futures with skills, experiences, and personalised careers guidance.

Culture

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

Literacy

We develop students who are confident readers, speakers and writers.

Sparx Maths

We believe in ensuring that students have mastery in Mathematics.

Routines

Our lesson routines are embedded into the classroom culture and support learning every day.