George Dixon Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Portland Road Edgbaston Birmingham West Midlands B16 9GD |
| Phone | 01215666565 |
| Reference Number | 138695 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1031 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.89%
Girls: 48.11% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 62.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 61.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 104 | 91 | 195 |
| 8 | 93 | 85 | 178 |
| 9 | 105 | 84 | 189 |
| 10 | 114 | 82 | 196 |
| 11 | 83 | 102 | 185 |
| 12 | 15 | 31 | 46 |
| 13 | 21 | 21 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 28.6% |
| Pakistani | 21.4% |
| Indian | 6.9% |
| White, Other | 6.5% |
| Caribbean | 4.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2% |
| White, British | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2024 | School inspection |
| 28 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 21 Mar 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Oct 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as George Dixon International School and Sixth Form Centre | |
| 28 Apr 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Sep 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
| 13 Jan 2003 | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 10 | 0 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 33.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 15.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 33.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 26.11 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 26.44 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 3.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 81 | 15 |
| Third Preference | 64 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 38 | 11 |
Previous Years
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| Employment | |
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