The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 409
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 41.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Nikki Rolfe
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West End Avenue, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1RE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHolly Lodge High School College of Science
Secondary · 592m away
Rood End Primary School
Primary · 738m away
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Christ Church Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Devonshire Infant Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Devonshire Junior Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Langley Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is George Betts Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
George Betts Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend George Betts Primary Academy?
George Betts Primary Academy currently has 409 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does George Betts Primary Academy take?
George Betts Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is George Betts Primary Academy?
George Betts Primary Academy is in Smethwick, B66 1RE, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does George Betts Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, George Betts Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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