What is George Dixon Academy's Ofsted rating?

George Dixon Academy does not yet have a graded Ofsted inspection recorded.

Is George Dixon Academy a primary or secondary school?

George Dixon Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, for ages 11–18.

Where is George Dixon Academy?

George Dixon Academy is in Birmingham, B16 9GD (Birmingham local authority).

How many pupils attend George Dixon Academy?

George Dixon Academy has around 1,031 pupils on roll.

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George Dixon Academy

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Birmingham, B16 9GD

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George Dixon Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Birmingham. The school has around 1,031 pupils on roll. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 37.7 and 28% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Birmingham can view George Dixon Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Birmingham (B16 9GD), George Dixon Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspection

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationRequires Improvement

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementRequires Improvement

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 3 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Quality of education

Leadership & management

Progress 8

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average

Attainment 833.3

England avg 45.1 · was 37.0 in 2023/24

Progress 8-0.2

Grade 5+ English & maths15%

England avg 45% · was 26% in 2023/24

Grade 4+ English & maths36%

England avg 65% · was 44% in 2023/24

EBacc entry33%

England avg 39%

EBacc average point score2.9

England avg 4.03

DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?

Sixth form — A-levelC-

A-level grade (point score)C-

APS per entry 26.1

A-level grade (best 3)C-

APS best 3: 26.4

AAB or better3%

Retention100%

Value added-0.15

Average · 95% CI -0.4 to 0.1

DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25

Pupil intake66.7%

Free school meals66.7%

England avg 28.6%

English not first language60.4%

England avg 18.3%

Places filled91%

SEN support

EHC plan

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing88.0%

Attendance88.0%

England avg 91.0%

Pupils per teacher14.2

England avg 17.6

Persistent absence39.8%

England avg 25.8%

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Birmingham

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George Dixon Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.1 mi Shireland Hall Primary AcademyOutstanding · 0.6 mi Lordswood Boys' SchoolGood · 0.5 mi King Edward VI Lordswood School for GirlsGood · 0.6 mi Cape Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 mi Shireland Technology PrimaryOutstanding · 0.6 mi

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