Dixons Broadgreen Academy is a

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secondary school and

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located in

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. It was formerly known as Broadgreen High School, Broadgreen Community Comprehensive, and Broadgreen International School. The school eventually converted to academy status in December 2021 and is now sponsored by the Dixons Academies Trust.

Transformation

Between 2003 and 2007, the school went under a major transformation. This has produced a number of new buildings within the school grounds which include a sports hall, a drama studio, bistro and dining room. The school was celebrated with a re-dedication ceremony presided by Prince Edward, the

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MUGA Redevelopment

On 15 March 2016, a new 3G Pitch was officially opened by the

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player

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, Liverpool L.F.C. Alex Greenwood and former Everton F.C. legend

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. The 54m x 43m 3G pitch replaced a concrete Multi-Use Games Area (MUGA). The new pitch was funded by a £269,093 grant from the

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and The FA Facilities Fund with the pitch costing £339,092 in total. The redevelopment of the pitch also included the provision of floodlights that allow the pitch to be used at night.

Sixth Form

September 2022 - DBA switch their Sixth Form Courses to A-Level.

Sports

Broadgreen have been successful in

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over the last few years. Games such as football,

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, and

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have been played. The school offer sports for disabled, deaf, and blind children as well, such as

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and

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, which they won both in 2017 (boccia and curling), and 2018 (boccia).

Ofsted Report

Between 11–12 December 2018, Ofsted carried out an inspection of the school's teaching standards and learning facilities. In its report of 5 February 2019, Ofsted found that the school was ‘inadequate’ and that special measures were required to improve standards. Following the report, the authority conducted a monitoring visit in December 2019 which concluded that sufficient improvements had not taken place.

Notable former pupils

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, footballer (Chelsea FC and England national team) * Paul Deaville (Snooker player)

References

External links

Official Website

Ofsted's Page for Broadgreen International School
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