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Galton Valley Primary School

Goodgraded 11/02/2020Ages 3–11453 pupilsDoes not apply
Smethwick, B66 1BA
Sandwell

Galton Valley Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Smethwick, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 453 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 11/02/2020, Galton Valley Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Smethwick can view Galton Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Smethwick (B66 1BA), Galton Valley Primary School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 11/02/2020

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.0%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher23.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS95%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals44.5%England avg 24.0%
English not first language85.3%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-12%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-5%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

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