SchoolScoresGeorge Dixon Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of GEORGE DIXON ACADEMY
Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9GD
0121 566 6565 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
30 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Birmingham comparisons use the 15 of its 95 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 80 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 9th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 45% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 78% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 44% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 80% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 40% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 72% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 47% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 66% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 15 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Birmingham. Higher than 70% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90%said yes | 78% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Birmingham figures pool parents at the Birmingham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
177 pupils in this year group.
15% — 30 points below the Birmingham average, and 30 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 33.3 | 46.6 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 4.2 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
179 pupils in this year group.
92% — 2 points above the Birmingham average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 29% | 33% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 2% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 59% | 39% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 94% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
35 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 7% | 30% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 32% | 55% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 26.1 | 34.9 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
14 subjects, 95 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 12 | 0% | 8% | 27% |
| Law | 12 | 0% | 8% | 17% |
| Business Studies:Single | 11 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Chemistry | 9 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Sociology | 9 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 7 | 0% | 0% | 40% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Psychology | 6 | 0% | 17% | 19% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Physics, Religious Studies, Government and Politics, History, Spanish, Computer Studies / Computing.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
49 students in this year group.
94% — 19 points above the Birmingham average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 94% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4% | 7% |
| Work | 2% | 17% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 83% | 94% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
42 students in this year group.
83% — 14 points above the Birmingham average, and 23 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 83% | 69% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 19% | 28% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Birmingham. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 84 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 65 |
| Of those, offered a place | 65 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 346 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Birmingham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 65.6% | 48.1%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 90th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 65th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 46% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1% | 15.2%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 96% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 60.6% | 37.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 72nd lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 18% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.5% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 77th lowest of 93 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 8% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 35.0% | 24.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 63rd lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.7 | 15.1 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 74th lowest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 7.7% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.19% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 73rd highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 13% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 14.7 | 16.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 37th highest of 95 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 52% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 28th highest of 94 state secondary schools in Birmingham. Higher than 76% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lordswood Boys' School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Shireland Collegiate Academy 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Paul's School for Girls 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 70% grade 5+ English and maths
- Harborne Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Edgbaston High School for Girls 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 45% A*/A at A level
- Orion School 1.4 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention
- BOA Stage and Screen Production Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · C+ average A level grade
- Mander Portman Woodward Independent College 1.5 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 29% A*/A at A level
- Hallfield School 1.6 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is George Dixon Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 December 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did George Dixon Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 15% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 30 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend George Dixon Academy?
90% of the 30 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend George Dixon Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is George Dixon Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 65 families put George Dixon Academy as their first choice for 84 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 65 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138695.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.