The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 42% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 229
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 41.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Head
- Miss Sarah Penny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2017 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Beeches Road, West Bromwich, West Midlands, B70 6JA
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is King George V Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King George V Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King George V Primary School?
King George V Primary School currently has 229 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King George V Primary School take?
King George V Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King George V Primary School?
King George V Primary School is in West Bromwich, B70 6JA, in the Sandwell local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King George V Primary School have a sixth form?
No, King George V Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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