George Dixon Primary School

A requires improvement community school school in Birmingham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for George Dixon Primary School.

Birmingham, B178LE Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 53.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
14 November 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Requires Improvement
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
City Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham, B178LE
Phone
1216752775
Website
georgedixonprimary.bham.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
103200
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
City Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B17 8LE
Website
www.georgedixonprimary.bham.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
330 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
351
Free School Meals
50.4% (177 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.6% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
53.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
103.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 99.0 101.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
44
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
351 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Care, Commitment, Courtesy, Courage, Consideration, Cooperation & Communication"

Care Commitment Courtesy Courage Consideration Cooperation Communication

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Interim Head Teacher Miss Z. Jackson, emphasising a nurturing, inspiring and inclusive environment, holistic development and strong partnerships with families.

Extracurriculars

Sports

football basketball rugby handball hockey dance gymnastics cricket netball tennis volleyball Outdoor and adventurous activities (O.A.A) athletics

Facilities

Purposely built canteen Library area at the front of the school

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum The curriculum is a thematic curriculum designed to give the skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve well and grow into responsible members of the community and country Three drivers: Experiences, Possibilities, Critical Thinking

SEND Provision

We have a wide range of special needs and provision.

Admissions Criteria

For Reception, priority is given to children who are/looked after by the local authority; followed by children with a statement of Special Needs or an EHCP naming George Dixon Primary School; followed by children who have siblings at George Dixon Primary School; followed by distance from the school (straight line). In-Year admissions use the same oversubscription criteria. More information can be found in the Birmingham City Council Admissions Arrangements for 2026.

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