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George Dixon Primary School
City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B17 8LE, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.1 / 100
Bottom 3%
Better than 3% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
324
Capacity
300
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a current Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement', the school faces challenges in delivering consistent quality education. However, it excels in achieving high expectations for students at Key Stage 2, ranking in the top 98% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, despite a low percentage of students reaching higher standards. Parent satisfaction may be a consideration, given the school's LocaleIQ score, which indicates it performs better than only 3% of schools.
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Last inspected: 14 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 26% | Bottom 2% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African33.0%
Asian Pakistani14.5%
White Other13.9%
Asian Indian10.8%
Other9.9%
Black Caribbean4.9%
Black Other2.5%
White British1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Location
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52.47743, -1.95552 · B17 8LE
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103200
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is George Dixon Primary School rated by Ofsted?
George Dixon Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 November 2023.
Is George Dixon Primary School a good school?
George Dixon Primary School scores 3.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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