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Mike Dixon

Mike Dixon
Mike is Headteacher at Acresfield Academy, as well as an associate for ECM. He has been Headteacher at Acresfield Academy for 15 years, where he has moved the school from satisfactory to outstanding. The school is a one form entry primary school in Chester, with a nursery and resource provision for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs. 

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As an associate for ECM Education he supports school improvement, Headteacher appraisal and carries out various training. Mike enjoys working closely with senior leaders to help drive whole school improvements in a manageable and timely way. This includes working with curriculum leaders and middle leaders to secure improvements and develop the leadership skills of staff.

Ofsted acknowledged the ‘outstanding leadership of the headteacher’ in the way he has ‘successfully driven the school forward.’ Since becoming an academy in 2019, joining North West Academies Trust, Mike has continued to drive improvements at the school to ensure that children’s outcomes remain excellent, both in terms of their academic attainment and personal development. 

Mike ensures that he presides over a school that is a happy and vibrant place to learn, with inclusive practice that meets the needs of all learners. Maintaining high standards is always a  challenge for school leaders but one that Mike is proud of achieving at Acresfield. He has been able to share his expertise with others, by mentoring headteachers and supporting their early development in the local area.

Mike’s particular expertise are in School improvement planning and robust self-evaluation. Curriculum developments, including the wider curriculum and planning for ‘deep dives’; making clear judgements about the quality of teaching, learning and assessment and supporting schools in working towards school improvements; team work and developing leadership across school; Headteacher appraisal, developing pupils' behaviour and attitudes and supporting their personal development.

Skills Spotlight

  • Assessment
  • Curriculum Development
  • Inclusion
  • Retrieval Practice
  • School Improvement
  • Self Evaluation