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Mandarin or Latin? • 20 May

Mandarin or Latin? In an ever-evolving global landscape, the choices we make in education profoundly shape our children’s futures. While classical languages resonate with history, our gaze at the Dixie Grammar School is firmly fixed on the horizon. This is why we moved from the teaching of Latin, to include the study of Mandarin Chinese...

Inspection Report 2025 • 6 May

It is with immense pleasure that we share the outstanding outcomes of our recent inspection by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) in March 2025. You may already be aware that schools inspected by ISI no longer receive a single-word ranking and that standards are either met or not met. However this report and the language...

Careers opportunities • 14 Mar

On 6 March, our Upper and Lower Sixth students had the pleasure of welcoming Lizzie Kelk, Early Careers Recruitment Business Partner at NEXT PLC, for an engaging session on careers in buying and merchandising. Lizzie provided a fascinating look into NEXT’s progressive culture and answered numerous student questions about entry requirements and essential skills. She...

When opportunity meets potential… • 14 Mar

As educators in independent schools, regardless of our specific contexts, we share a fundamental belief: every child possesses the potential for growth. We believe in the transformative power of education, the ability of our institutions to nurture potential, and the understanding that, with the right support and encouragement, young people can achieve remarkable outcomes. This...

Living our Values • 12 Feb

Living Our Values: Fostering a Culture Where Learning Thrives At Dixie, we believe that learning should be enjoyed, not endured. Our commitment to fostering a positive environment and a values-based culture ensures that every pupil thrives, develops a love of learning, and reaches their full potential. Through collaboration, inclusive research, and listening to our whole...

A Golden Group • 5 Oct

We are immensely proud that six of our Sixth Formers completed their Gold Duke of Edinburgh expedition in the Lake District at the start of this year. Final preparations were made on the Tuesday, before they embarked on their four-day, three-night expedition on Wednesday. This involved wild camping, with no access to facilities, only nature....

GCSE Results 2024 • 27 Aug

Following this year’s outstanding A level results, there were more scenes of joy and celebration this morning as Year 11 students and their families arrived at the Dixie Grammar School to collect their GCSE results.  Teachers were on hand to share in pupils’ success which, remembering that this is the year group who began Year...

A level results 2024 • 16 Aug

Dixie’s Upper Sixth 2024 (pictured above at the end of year PTA and Sixth Form Ball) reaped the rewards of their commitment and resilience over many years and these young adults, their families, and staff celebrated another year of excellent results at the Dixie Grammar School yesterday morning.  Statistics cannot ever reflect the personal journeys...

Hat-trick for Dixie Equestrians • 21 Jun

Dixie students have had a spectacular three days competing in the British Showjumping Just for Schools Championships at the David Broome Event Centre in Chepstow. Suki Stripp, team manager for the Dixie Grammar School Equestrian Team, commented how incredibly proud she is of the students, who showed real poise, talent and maturity during the competition,...

Dixie’s Original Sixth Formers • 5 Jun

It is always a great pleasure to catch up with former students and it was with real delight that we were able to welcome back three students who had been amongst the very first Sixth Formers to attend the Dixie Grammar School after its re-opening in 1987. Kate Villa, Clare Malec and Zoe Dawes returned...