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George Dixon Academy
Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 9GD, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
7.8 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,031
Capacity
1,129
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 33.3, the school ranks in the top 96% nationally, indicating strong academic potential. However, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is below the national average, and the recent Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement" suggests areas for growth. On a positive note, 83% of students progress to university, with 19% attending top-third institutions, and parent satisfaction is relatively high at 84%.
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Last inspected: 17 December 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 33.3 | Bottom 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 36% | Bottom 2% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 15% | Bottom 1% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 33% | Bottom 16% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 8% | Bottom 16% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (212 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
94%
My child is happy
92%
School has high expectations
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child feels safe
89%
School supports development
85%
I'd recommend this school
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
School keeps me informed
82%
Good range of extra-curricular
79%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
Black African28.6%
Asian Pakistani21.4%
Other12.0%
Asian Indian6.9%
White Other6.5%
Black Caribbean4.8%
Black Other3.7%
Mixed Other3.5%
Asian Bangladeshi3.4%
Asian Other2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White British1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Location
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52.47639, -1.95664 · B16 9GD
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN138695
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.georgedixonacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is George Dixon Academy rated by Ofsted?
George Dixon Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 December 2024.
Is George Dixon Academy a good school?
George Dixon Academy scores 7.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about George Dixon Academy?
Based on 212 Ofsted Parent View responses, George Dixon Academy receives a satisfaction score of 79% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at George Dixon Academy in GCSEs?
George Dixon Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.3. 36% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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