George Dixon Academy vs Shireland Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Dixon Academy
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
998 students
Shireland Collegiate Academy
Smethwick · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,585 students
| Measure | George Dixon Academy Birmingham, West Midlands | Shireland Collegiate Academy Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 10 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #473 of 493 | #295 of 493 |
| National rank | #3962 of 4,090 | #2672 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 998 | 1,585 |
| Pupils on roll | 998 | 1,585 |
| Free school meals | 67.2% | 44.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.4% | 133.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.3 | 44.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 15.3% | 37% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 35.6% | 59.6% |
| EBacc average points | 2.90 | 3.68 |
| A level points per entry | 26.1 | 29.1 |
| town | Birmingham | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgedixonacademy.com | www.collegiateacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (35.6 vs 9.8).
- •Shireland Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 1,585 students compared with 998.
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 George Dixon Academy better than Shireland Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Collegiate Academy ranks higher (35.6 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 George Dixon Academy and Shireland Collegiate Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Dixon Academy: 998. Shireland Collegiate Academy: 1,585. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Dixon Academy and Shireland Collegiate Academy rank in West Midlands?
George Dixon Academy is 473rd of 493 and Shireland Collegiate Academy is 295th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).