George Dixon Primary School, Birmingham

Ofsted's report card from its 24 February 2026 inspection grades George Dixon Primary School on 7 areas: 5 needs attention and 2 urgent improvement. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Attendance and behaviour - Needs attention. "Attendance rates for all groups of pupils have been very low over several years."

Early years - Needs attention. "The quality of interactions that adults have with children is inconsistent."

Inclusion - Needs attention. "Staff expertise to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is not well developed."

Leadership and governance - Needs attention. "Leadership has been turbulent over some time."

Personal development and wellbeing - Needs attention. "The personal development programme does not fully reflect the school's context or the specific needs of its pupils."

Achievement - Urgent improvement. "Over the past 3 years, pupils' achievement by the end of Year 6 has been very low."

Curriculum and teaching - Urgent improvement. "Over time, the curriculum has not met the needs of pupils."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should continue to develop the expertise of staff so that the curriculum across the whole school is delivered as intended, particularly for those pupils who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)"; "Leaders should ensure that suitable adaptations are in place for all pupils who require them, particularly disadvantaged pupils and pupils with SEND"; "Leaders should ensure that gaps in pupils' knowledge and skills are addressed so that they learn the foundational knowledge that they need to make progress over time and achievement improves for all pupil groups, including disadvantaged pupils"; "Leaders should ensure that the whole curriculum, including that for personal development, matches the needs of pupils"; "Leaders should continue to focus on pupils' attendance so that more attend routinely and persistent absence reduces"; "Leaders should ensure that the early years curriculum is implemented as it is set out".

In its own words: "As Interim Head Teacher, I am incredibly proud to lead a dedicated team of staff committed to creating a nurturing, inspiring, and inclusive environment where every child can thrive. At George Dixon Primary, we believe that every child is unique and full of potential."

In 2025, 44% of Year 6 pupils at George Dixon Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 39% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 76% in Birmingham and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 56% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 23 families put George Dixon Primary School as their first choice and 56 named it as one of their preferences, for 25 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to George Dixon Primary School are George Dixon Primary (under 0.1 miles); Shireland Hall Primary Academy (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 88% maths); Shireland Technology Primary (0.6 miles, Outstanding, 79% reading, 79% maths); and Bearwood Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 79% reading, 73% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than George Dixon Primary School.

49.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 48.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are Black (39%), Asian (25%) and other ethnic groups (16%).

The nearest tram or metro stop is Edgbaston Village (West Midlands Metro), about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.

9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is George Dixon Academy (adjacent), 80 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood George Dixon Primary School stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In 2024/25, George Dixon Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 0.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to George Dixon Primary School are George Dixon Academy (under 0.1 miles), Lordswood Boys' School (0.5 miles), Shireland Collegiate Academy (0.6 miles) and St Paul's School for Girls (0.6 miles).