The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- The school is at capacity (108% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 453
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Mrs Sarah O'Boyle (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOasis Academy Wattville
Primary · 886m away
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 963m away
Crocketts Community Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Devonshire Infant Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Devonshire Junior Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Victoria Park Primary
Primary · 1.2km away
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Galton Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Galton Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Galton Valley Primary School?
Galton Valley Primary School currently has 453 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Galton Valley Primary School take?
Galton Valley Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Galton Valley Primary School?
Galton Valley Primary School is in Smethwick, B66 1BA, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Galton Valley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Galton Valley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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