Blackheath Primary School vs Galton Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 5.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackheath Primary School
Rowley Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
456 students
Galton Valley Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
| Measure | Blackheath Primary School Rowley Regis, West Midlands | Galton Valley Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #949 of 1,690 | #831 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #9311 of 15,697 | #8267 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 456 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 37.5% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rowley Regis | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.blackheathprimary.org.uk | www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Galton Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 43.8).
- •Galton Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 63%).
- •Blackheath Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 6%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackheath Primary School better than Galton Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Galton Valley Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 43.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blackheath Primary School and Galton Valley Primary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Rowley Regis and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Blackheath Primary School: 456. Galton Valley Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Blackheath Primary School and Galton Valley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Blackheath Primary School is 949th of 1,690 and Galton Valley Primary School is 831st of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).