Is Galton Valley Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 11 February 2020. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 17th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Galton Valley Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 71% of pupils at Galton Valley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Galton Valley Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Galton Valley Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Galton Valley Primary School

Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, B66 1BA

Local ranking17th of 91 primary schools in Sandwell

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

500

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 11 February 2020.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 71.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 6.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 79.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 81.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 81.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 108.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 62

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 453
Boys: 240 (53%)
Girls: 216 (47%)
Capacity: 500 (91% full)
SEND: 17.9%
FSM Eligible: 42.6%
EAL: 83.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.2%
SEN Support: 13.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Budget per Pupil: £8,176/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 8.9% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

Asian Bangladeshi: 53.8%
Asian Indian: 10.0%
Asian Pakistani: 8.8%
Other: 8.2%
Mixed Other: 4.4%
Black African: 3.8%
White British: 2.6%
White Other: 2.4%

53.8%

Asian Bangladeshi

10.0%

Asian Indian

8.8%

Asian Pakistani

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01215581690

sarah.oboyle1@gvps.sandwell.sch.uk

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Brasshouse Lane

Smethwick, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 135288
UKPRN: 10076629
Establishment No.: 3409

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