Where is George Dixon Academy?
George Dixon Academy is at Portland Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B16 9GD. But is also on City Road.
In brief
George Dixon Academy was named after George Dixon (1820-98) who was a Birmingham councillor, mayor and MP. The school was established in 1906. Former names include George Dixon Higher Grade School, George Dixon Grammar School, George Dixon Community School, George Dixon Grant Maintained School and George Dixon International School. A famous former pupil includes Michael Balcon, who produced the children's televison programme Dixon of Dock Green, named after George Dixon. He is marked by a blue plaque from the Birmingham Civic Society.
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George Dixon Academy (July 2023). Photography by Elliott Brown
George Dixon Academy - history
There is several schools located in Edgbaston on City Road, between Fountain Road and Portland Road.
George Dixon Junior & Infant School also known as George Dixon Primary School, share buildings with George Dixon Academy.
Named after George Dixon (1820-98) he was a Birmingham councillor, mayor and MP.
He held a conference in 1866 which led to the formation of the Birmingham Education Society in 1867.
By 1884, Dixon created the Bridge Street Technical School.
The school was moved in 1888 to occupy the Oozells Street Boarding School building, renamed to George Dixon Higher Grade School.
The school was built at City Road in Edgbaston in 1906, and renamed to George Dixon School.
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George Dixon International School (April 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown
Until 2012 the school was known as George Dixon International School, then gained academy status in September 2012, and renamed to George Dixon Academy.
Former headteachers include Robert Dowling and Anthony Hamilton. The current headmaster is Tutvinder Mann.
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George Dixon International School (April 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown
Sir Michael Balcon
From 1907 until 1912, Sir Michael Malcon (1896 - 1977) studied at this school).
He was a film maker and creator of the character PC George Dixon (of Dock Green).
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George Dixon International School (April 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown
A blue plaque was placed on George Dixon School in 2007 by the Birmingham Civic Society in memory of Sir Michael Balcon.
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George Dixon International School (April 2012). Photography by Elliott Brown
Contact details
George Dixon Academy
Portland Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B16 9GD
Email: contact@georgedixonacademy.com
Telephone: 0121 566 6565