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The latest news from our academy.

We ensured all students succeeded at university, or a real alternative, thrived in a rewarding career and had a purposeful and happy life.

Our principals are empowered to lead their academies, and they do so primarily in the best interests of their students.

​Dixons Fazakerley Academy is part of Dixons Academies Trust, a growing multi-academy trust of schools in Bradford, Leeds, Liverpool and Greater Manchester.

Our uniform requirements.

The policies and other documents school governing bodies are legally required to hold.

Dixons Academies Trust has three levels of governance to hold our school and college trust leaders and principals to account.

Dixons is proud to be the home to Bradford Research School, part of the Research Schools Network.

Read our Ofsted inspection reports.

Compare the quality of Dixons Fazakerley Academy with other schools nationally.

Dixons Academies Trust GDPR and privacy information.

We are committed to safeguarding the privacy of anyone who visits our website.

Support for students with additional needs.

Information about the academy careers programme.

Times of the day for all year groups.

Our family handbook is essential reading for all our families.

Information about the admissions process.

Information about the appeals process.

Our ‘warm-strict’ approach instils strong learning habits ultimately helping students become more successful and happier.

One of the first routines to be introduced as a Dixons academy.

We build a partnership between parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first.

Help us to become highly employable so that we can lead a purposeful and happy life.

​Regular, powerful feedback increases students’ learning.

Dixons Fazakerley students know that there are no shortcuts when it comes to success in academics and life.

The student experience curriculum aims to ensure that all students engage in a range of experiences that support personal development and build cultural capital.

Liverpool City Council and partners newsletter.

We are going to London for the National Finals.

Winner of our Book Cover Competition.

Winner of our writing competition.

Careers webinars for our students.

Our Year 8 students rose to the challenge.

A message for our families on the death of Her Majesty the Queen

School closed on this day

Our commitment to safeguarding runs through everything we do.

We have a dedicated attendance team to support families.

Celebrate our students' success with us.

Enabling families to access attendance details, behaviour information and much more.

A weekly update from our principal, Nick Hughes.

Our students deserve the best opportunities.

Hear from our students and local community talk about what they love most about our school.

Here's what's been happening at our academy, and in our local community recently.

Find out more about how we make links with external organisations in our local communities.

How we enable students to work from home if needed.

Find out about the content of our knowledge-rich curriculum.

Key information to support families and students at Dixons Fazakerley Academy.

Students from our Liverpool based academies came together last week in a collaborative Christmas concert.

Visit our school to see our culture in practice: where joyful learning, high expectations, and a strong community help every student thrive.

Timetables for assessments for all year groups.

Information about the expectations for our students when moving around our school.

Information about how to use our online library service.

Join us for a afternoon of free food, games and entertainment at Dixons Fazakerley Academy on Friday 11 July.

Our first-ever whole-trust virtual art exhibition is now live!

Join us for our Year 5 summer school on 20 - 21 August

Find out more about our student leadership team.

Details on our trust's partnership with British Rowing, and how we're embedding it into academy life.

We held our first ever summer fair to further connect with our community.

Our school is taking part in a national EEF trial to deliver the Making Fluent and Flexible Calculators (MFFC) programme.

Working together to support our students with any problems, both in and out of school.

Weekly homework for all year groups

Our Year 10 students took part in an inspiring Humanutopia programme, building confidence, resilience, and purpose while stepping up as role models to support a kinder, stronger school community.

Students and staff have created their own ‘sentences', powerful reflections on how they’d like to be remembered and the positive impact they hope to have on the world.

To create motivation that lasts we focus on one important question.

Dan Carden MP will be visiting our academy on 26 September.

Exam preparation materials.

We’re incredibly proud of our talented pupils who have poured their hearts into poetry for the Young Writers competition, inspired by the theme "I Have a Dream."

A busy week for PE at Dixons Fazakerley Academy - three strong performances, a successful home tournament and a new partnership already delivering real opportunities for our students.

Students engaged in a powerful workshop on Transatlantic Slavery with National Museums Liverpool, showing respect, integrity, and creativity through discussion and craftivism.

32 students enjoyed an unforgettable evening at the Etihad Stadium, witnessing Manchester City take on Borussia Dortmund in a thrilling Champions League clash!

During the half term, we had the fantastic opportunity to join Liverpool Schools Sports Partnership for an action-packed trip to Rock and River!

Download the full Year 11 mock exam timetable and access revision links to help students prepare for every subject.

We are incredibly proud to showcase the beautiful work created by our talented Key Stage 3 students in Art Club and our enthusiastic Year 7 Historians to commemorate Remembrance day.

Home learning links for Years 7-11 are now available!

Our students kicked off the first of four Dixons Academies Trust Indoor Rowing Competitions with outstanding teamwork and determination, bringing energy and resilience to every race!

Year 8 and Year 9 students proudly embarked on their journey with the All Aboard Youth Rowing initiative.

Come along to our drop-in sessions to get the most out of MCAS (My Child At School) – the school system where you can track your child's attendance, behaviour, and more.

Students from Years 9 and 10 enjoyed an incredible opportunity to attend the Into Film Festival to watch a powerful French-language film.

Please see our term dates for 2026-27.

The book fair is heading back to school from Monday 1st until Friday 5th December!

On Wednesday this week, two of our Year 9 students had the fantastic opportunity to attend St Julie’s Catholic High School with Mrs Potter for an exciting DJing Workshop.

This week, our pupils proudly represented the school at the Row with the Rhinos Indoor Rowing Competition, held at the iconic Headingley Stadium. The event brought together Year 7, 8, and 9 students from schools across the region for a day of energy, excitement, and sporting challenge.

As part of our ongoing commitment to pupil leadership and inclusion, a group of our student leaders recently visited Liverpool Town Hall to take part in the Liverpool Schools Parliament.

12 of our KS4 PE students had the fantastic opportunity to attend the Global Coaches Conference at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

We’re excited to announce that the Winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme will begin on 22nd December, offering a fantastic range of activities throughout the school holidays.

Our Year 8 and Year 9 students returned for the second session of the All Aboard Youth Rowing programme, and this week was all about refining technique and building confidence.

Our Scholastic Book Fair has been a huge success so far!

Our Year 7 Gallery Evening was a huge success - boosting enrichment, leadership, and parental engagement!

Celebrating our students at the Fazakerley Federation Christmas parties.

Last week we hosted the Scholastic book fair in school.

This Thursday afternoon, students in Years 7–11 will learn from home. To support this, we have prepared a comprehensive set of resources to ensure learning continues smoothly.

We are thrilled to invite you to our Christmas Showcase on Monday 15 December at 5pm.

KS3 students take on the GCHQ Christmas Challenge

Read our regular updates from our principal, Nick Hughes, updating you on life at our academy

We’re conducting a short survey to understand students’ access to internet, devices, and revision resources so we can provide effective GCSE support.

Elena from Kooth visited school to share valuable insights and support around wellbeing.

Here are some important dates and events to keep in mind - including a significant milestone for our Year 11 students.

Find out more about Liverpool & Knowsley SEND IASS which provides free support for families.

Students and staff came together in a wonderful show of community spirit to support the Fazakerley Federation foodbank collection

Yesterday, our Year 7 students had the incredible opportunity to visit the Liverpool Empire Theatre to watch the spectacular production of Matilda.

This festive season, the staff at Dixons Fazakerley Academy, together with Cash for Kids, have come together to make a real difference in our community.

Due to the recent drop in temperatures, we have made some temporary adjustments to ensure the wellbeing of all students

Our pupils had an incredible experience at All Aboard Rowing, where they embraced the challenge of learning and refining their rowing techniques.

This week, our school welcomed the Liverpool School Immunisation Nursing Team, who delivered an informative and engaging assembly on the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination.

One of our favourite traditions at Dixons Fazakerley Academy is giving our Year 7 students the gift of reading.

DFA sports leaders supported the mat ball competition last week.

Our students achieved outstanding results at the AAYR Indoor Rowing Championships

Students worked hard to row together today, learning how to match each other’s pace!

Find all the latest updates and goings on in our academy through the principal's round up.

A group of our students had the wonderful opportunity to attend a performance of Mary Poppins - and it was practically perfect in every way!

This week in our KS3 library lessons, students have been taking part in a thoughtful and meaningful learning project to mark Holocaust Memorial Day. The focus has been on developing research skills while deepening students’ understanding of this important period in history.

We are thrilled to invite families and students in Years 9–11 to Girls Who Climb, an empowering event designed to raise aspirations and celebrate successful female role models.

We are pleased to invite all Year 11 parents and carers to our Parents’ Evening, taking place on Thursday 29 January from 4pm to 6pm.

We are delighted to invite all Year 9 students and their parents or carers to our options evening, taking place on Thursday 5 February from 4pm to 6pm in school.

Find out all the weekly goings on in our academy principal's round up.

Information on our menu, prices and how to apply for free school meals.

Last week, our pupils took part in a fantastic rowing session, giving them the opportunity to learn how to handle equipment, prepare a boat for the water, and understand the basics of rowing technique and safety.

Our teaching staff will be taking part in a dedicated Data and Planning Day. To find the home learning links please read on.

Last Thursday, four of our amazing Year 11 students competed in the Northwest round of the Oxford Schools Debating Competition!

This week, we have been celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week, an important opportunity to support our students in understanding and talking about their wellbeing.

Over the past two weeks, a number of our Year 10 students have taken the lead in running lunchtime listening campaigns, designed to encourage open dialogue and gather student perspectives on issues that matter to them.

This week, our students took part in a powerful social action writing workshop led by local poet Amina Atiq.

Cobalt holds a stakeholder meeting every four weeks, and we have had the pleasure of being part of this fantastic initiative.

We are excited to welcome all Year 6 pupils and their families to our Dixons Fazakerley Academy open evenings this March!

Find out how we celebrated World Book Day this year with a full day of activities centred on this year’s theme, “Belonging”

This week at Dixons Fazakerley Academy, we marked International Women’s Day with a series of powerful and thought‑provoking library lessons designed to challenge stereotypes and promote understanding.

Year 8 and Year 9 students who represented Dixons Fazakerley Academy at the UKMT Team Maths Challenge last Tuesday

Get ready, Year 11 - your prom is almost here! It’s time to come together to celebrate your achievements, mark the end of an unforgettable chapter, and enjoy a fantastic evening filled with joy, music, and memories that will last a lifetime.

A round up of activities from the last week at Dixons Fazakerley Academy.

Find out about the students who represented Dixons Fazakerley Academy during a recent visit to LCFA Sefton for the Everton Football Club 'She Inspires' celebration event.

Our Girls Who Climb event, created and led by Melissa Peake, continues to inspire and empower young women - encouraging confidence, resilience, and a powerful sense of possibility.