SecondaryData as of May 2026

George Dixon Academy

Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9GD

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Birmingham.

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Pupils

1,031

Ages

11-18

FSM

62.7%

Attainment 8

33.2

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jun 2022

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

33.2

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

5.7%

Basics 9-5

15.3%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

32.8%

EBacc APS

2.89

EBacc 9-5

3.4%

EBacc 9-4

7.9%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

26.11

A*-A Grades

7.4%

A*-B Grades

31.6%

AAB+ %

3.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 40 students entered

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About George Dixon Academy

George Dixon Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 212 responses), 84% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.2. The school has around 1,031 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Portland Road, Birmingham, B16 9GD | More schools in Birmingham

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for George Dixon Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near George Dixon Academy

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Frequently asked questions about George Dixon Academy

What is George Dixon Academy's Ofsted rating?

George Dixon Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What do parents say about George Dixon Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 212 responses): 84% of parents would recommend George Dixon Academy.

What are George Dixon Academy's latest exam results?

George Dixon Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 33.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is George Dixon Academy located?

George Dixon Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham (B16 9GD).

How many pupils attend George Dixon Academy?

George Dixon Academy has around 1,031 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare George Dixon Academy with other schools?

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