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Galton Valley Primary School
Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands, B66 1BA, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
64.2 / 100
Top 36%
Better than 64% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
453
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
108%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong parent satisfaction rate of 90%, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education. The percentage of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 71%, placing it in the top 33% nationally, although only 6% achieve the higher standard. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for young learners, with a LocaleIQ score indicating better performance than 64% of schools.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 71% | Top 33% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★4.1
School keeps me informed
97%
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
94%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
I'd recommend this school
90%
My child makes good progress
87%
My child feels safe
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
School supports development
84%
Progress is communicated
84%
School has high expectations
81%
School responds to concerns
61%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Bangladeshi53.6%
Asian Indian9.9%
Asian Pakistani8.8%
Other8.2%
Mixed Other4.4%
Black African3.8%
White British2.6%
White Other2.4%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.50059, -1.96917 · B66 1BA
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN135288
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Galton Valley Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Galton Valley Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2020.
Is Galton Valley Primary School a good school?
Galton Valley Primary School scores 64.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 36% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Galton Valley Primary School?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Galton Valley Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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