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George Dixon Academy

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George Dixon Academy

Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9GD

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Pupils
1,031
Ages
11-18
FSM
62.7%
Attainment 8
33.2
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jun 2022

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

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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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About George Dixon Academy

George Dixon Academy is a secondary school in Birmingham, Birmingham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). 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.

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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.

  1. Jun 2022 — Requires improvement
  2. Mar 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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 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?
View George Dixon Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Birmingham.