Galton Valley Primary School

About Galton Valley Primary School

Galton Valley Primary School is a community school in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 453 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 44.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 85.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Community school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

453 / 420 (108%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 February 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 1BA

Phone

01215581690

Head Teacher

Sarah O'Boyle

Website

www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Galton Valley Primary School?

Galton Valley Primary School is a community school in Smethwick, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Galton Valley Primary School have?

Galton Valley Primary School has 453 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Galton Valley Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Galton Valley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 February 2020).

How does Galton Valley Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

71% of pupils at Galton Valley Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Galton Valley Primary School?

Galton Valley Primary School is located at Brasshouse Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 1BA.