James Dixon Primary School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
James Dixon Primary School currently has around 434 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.5%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 30.2%. african pupils make up about 19.1% , followed by other white at 14.3%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | William Booth Road, London, SE20 8BW |
| Website: | https://www.jamesdixon.org.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02087786101 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bromley |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Michelle Aldred |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143774 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/02/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 471 |
| Number of Pupils: | 434 |
| Number of Boys: | 228 |
| Number of Girls: | 206 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 30.20% | 131 |
| African | 19.10% | 83 |
| Other White | 14.30% | 62 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 7.80% | 34 |
| Other Mixed | 7.10% | 31 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 17 |
| Caribbean | 3.90% | 17 |
| White and Black African | 3.70% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 2.80% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.60% | 7 |
| Other Asian | 1.60% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Unclassified | 0.90% | 4 |
| Pakistani | 0.70% | 3 |
| Other Black | 0.70% | 3 |
| Chinese | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosfield Nursery School Elborough Road , South Norwood SE25 5BD | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dulwich Wood Nursery School Lyall Avenue , SE21 8QS | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornton Heath Nursery School 51 Pridham Road , CR7 8RS | 3out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Selhurst Nursery School and Children's Centre 23 Dagnall Park , South Norwood SE25 5PL | 3out of 4 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anerley Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| James Dixon Primary School William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BW | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | 3out of 4 | 754 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anthony's Roman Catholic Primary School Genoa Road , Anerley SE20 8ES | - not rated | 754 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris City Academy Crystal Palace Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy South Norwood Cumberlow Avenue , SE25 6AE | 3out of 4 | 1,342 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Beulah Hill Spurgeon Road , SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Westwood Girls' College for Languages and Arts Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Harris Academy Upper Norwood Spurgeon Road , Upper Norwood SE19 3UG | - not rated | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form 11 Oliver Grove , SE25 6EJ | - not rated | 1,678 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Lodge William Booth Road , Anerley SE20 8BG | - not rated | 217 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Anerley School for Boys Versailles Road , Anerley SE20 8AX | - not rated | 376 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Harris City Technology College Maberley Road , Upper Norwood SE19 2JH | - not rated | 593 yd | City technology college | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Phil Edwards Pupil Referral Unit 17 Sylvan Road , SE19 2RU | - not rated | 737 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Park School 2 Blean Grove , Penge SE20 8QU | - not rated | 969 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.