George Dixon Primary School vs Shireland Technology Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 957 m 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
Shireland Technology Primary
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
440 students
| Measure | George Dixon Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | Shireland Technology Primary Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1665 of 1,690 | #390 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15569 of 15,697 | #4196 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 283 | 440 |
| Pupils on roll | 283 | 440 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 39.1% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 98.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 18% |
| 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 | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgedixonprimary.bham.sch.uk/ | www.shirelandtechnologyprimary.net |
The verdict
- •Shireland Technology Primary scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.4 vs 5.8).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 26%).
- •Shireland Technology Primary does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 0%).
- •Shireland Technology Primary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 283.
- •George Dixon Primary School is a local authority school while Shireland Technology Primary 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 George Dixon Primary School better than Shireland Technology Primary?
On the Success Index (England), Shireland Technology Primary ranks higher (68.4 vs 5.8 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 Primary School and Shireland Technology Primary?
About 957 m in a straight line, between Birmingham and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Dixon Primary School: 283. Shireland Technology Primary: 440. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Dixon Primary School and Shireland Technology Primary rank in West Midlands?
George Dixon Primary School is 1665th of 1,690 and Shireland Technology Primary is 390th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).