Bearwood Primary School vs George Dixon Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 967 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bearwood Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
George Dixon Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
998 students
| Measure | Bearwood Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | George Dixon Academy Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #922 of 1,690 | #473 of 493 |
| National rank | #9125 of 15,697 | #3962 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 465 | 998 |
| Pupils on roll | 465 | 998 |
| Free school meals | 45.4% | 67.2% |
| Capacity filled | 93.4% | 88.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 33.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 15.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 35.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.1 |
| town | Smethwick | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bearwood.sandwell.sch.uk | www.georgedixonacademy.com |
The verdict
- •Bearwood Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.7 vs 9.8).
- •George Dixon Academy is the larger school with 998 students compared with 465.
- •Bearwood Primary School is a local authority school while George Dixon Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bearwood Primary School better than George Dixon Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Bearwood Primary School ranks higher (44.7 vs 9.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bearwood Primary School and George Dixon Academy?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bearwood Primary School: 465. George Dixon Academy: 998. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bearwood Primary School and George Dixon Academy rank in West Midlands?
Bearwood Primary School is 922nd of 1,690 and George Dixon Academy is 473rd of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).