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Why Dixons

Extra-curricular

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

Our vibrant electives programme for Year 7 to Year 9 offers students the chance to explore new interests, develop valuable skills, and grow as confident, well-rounded individuals beyond the traditional curriculum.

Student experience

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

Student leadership

At Dixons Brooklands Academy, student leadership is a vital part of our culture, empowering students to influence real change, shape academy life, and develop the confidence and skills they need to thrive beyond school.

Parents as partners

We value strong partnerships with parents and carers, fostering open communication and active engagement to support every student’s success and strengthen our school community.

Our house system

Our house system fosters community, teamwork, and school pride, with every student taking part in exciting competitions and activities that reflect our core values.

Culture

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

Morning Meeting

How we start our academy day.

High performing and nationally recognised trust

Dixons Brooklands Academy is part of Dixons Academies Trust.

Impact reports

View our Impact Reports and those for the Dixons schools that have inspired Trinity Chapeltown.

Partnership with the Manchester United Foundation

We have partnered with the Manchester United Foundation to support our students' personal and educational development, as well as open up new opportunities and skills for them to take with them into their future.

Therapeutic Intervention Centre

Our Therapeutic Intervention Centre, opening in 2026/27, will offer new ways for students to explore their interests, develop practical skills and grow in confidence.