George Dixon Primary School vs St Paul's School for Girls
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.0 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
St Paul's School for Girls
Birmingham · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,033 students
| Measure | George Dixon Primary School Birmingham, West Midlands | St Paul's School for Girls Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #1665 of 1,690 | #46 of 493 |
| National rank | #15569 of 15,697 | #631 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 283 | 1,033 |
| Pupils on roll | 283 | 1,033 |
| Free school meals | 49.1% | 30.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.3% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 26% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 69.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 87.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.26 |
| A level points per entry | – | 39.9 |
| town | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgedixonprimary.bham.sch.uk/ | www.stpaulgl.bham.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Paul's School for Girls scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.6 vs 5.8).
- •St Paul's School for Girls is the larger school with 1,033 students compared with 283.
- •George Dixon Primary School is co-educational and St Paul's School for Girls is girls.
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 St Paul's School for Girls?
On the Success Index (England), St Paul's School for Girls ranks higher (79.6 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 St Paul's School for Girls?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Dixon Primary School: 283. St Paul's School for Girls: 1,033. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Dixon Primary School and St Paul's School for Girls rank in West Midlands?
George Dixon Primary School is 1665th of 1,690 and St Paul's School for Girls is 46th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).