George Dixon Primary School vs Norfolk House School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George Dixon Primary School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
283 students
Norfolk House School
Birmingham · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
118 students
| Measure | George Dixon Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Norfolk House School Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #1665 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #15569 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 283 | 118 |
| Pupils on roll | 283 | 118 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 73.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgedixonprimary.bham.sch.uk/ | www.norfolkhouseschool.co.uk/nhs/ |
The verdict
- •George Dixon Primary School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 118.
- •George Dixon Primary School is a local authority school while Norfolk House School is a independent 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 George Dixon Primary School better than Norfolk House School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are George Dixon Primary School and Norfolk House School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Dixon Primary School: 283. Norfolk House School: 118. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Dixon Primary School and Norfolk House School rank in West Midlands?
George Dixon Primary School is 1665th of 1,690 and Norfolk House School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).