Dixie Grammar School
School summary
A small all-through independent school in Nuneaton, Dixie Grammar takes pupils from age 3 to 18, with the senior school admitting at 11. With around 481 pupils, including a compact sixth form of 63, it offers a close-knit setting where staff are likely to know children well. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in its most recent inspection, including for personal development, and found it met all compliance requirements. Around 14 per cent of pupils receive SEN support, a meaningful proportion for a school of this size.
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Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 18 March 2025
Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs and A-levels, with the option of an Extended Project Qualification to develop independent research skills. At GCSE the curriculum spans a broad mix including History, Religious Studies, modern languages, Design & Technology and Computing, while Psychology and Business Studies are popular choices in the sixth form. Both French and German are taught, giving pupils a genuine choice of modern languages.
Languages
GCSE subjects
Head · Mr Richard Lynn
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 63
Popular A-level subjects
Qualifications offered
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 14.14%
- EHC plans
- 1.66%
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A small, all-through independent school in Nuneaton with an excellent ISI rating and a broad curriculum from nursery to sixth form. It will suit families seeking a personal, well-rounded education in an intimate setting.
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Dixie Grammar School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.