George Dixon Primary School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has recently brought in strong new leadership that is setting high expectations and beginning to make positive changes. Pupils behave well, relationships are respectful and kind, and pastoral support for families is effective. The school is warm and welcoming, with particular strength in helping new pupils feel part of school life quickly.
Key Strengths
- Behaviour and relationships are positive - pupils are polite, respectful and settle well into lessons
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively managed
- Recently appointed leaders have clear vision and ambition, with early signs of improvement in phonics teaching and attendance
- Pastoral care is effective and valued by parents, with good support for families
Areas for Improvement
- Achievement in reading, writing and maths remains very low - many pupils leave school without essential knowledge
- Attendance rates are too high, with persistent absence continuing to be a significant problem
- Staff expertise is not yet sufficient to teach adapted curriculum effectively, particularly for pupils with SEND
- Early years interactions are inconsistent and resources not always used effectively to support learning
- Personal development curriculum does not fully reflect pupils' needs or experiences
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports activities, musical instrument lessons, monitor roles, outdoor play opportunities
George Dixon Primary School requires significant improvement, with very low achievement over several years affecting all groups of pupils. Recently appointed leaders have introduced improvements across curriculum, attendance and behaviour, but these changes are still in early stages.
At a Glance
49.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 56% to 44%. Maths has declined from 56% to 39%. Writing has declined from 56% to 47%.
Class Sizes
29.3
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
29.2
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
94%
Near capacity
283 pupils
300 capacity
17 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
Inspection History(19)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.93677%
Overall absence
24.07407%
Persistent absence
324
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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