Devonshire Infant Academy vs Galton Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Devonshire Infant Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
346 students
Galton Valley Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
| Measure | Devonshire Infant Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | Galton Valley Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1050 of 1,690 | #831 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #10256 of 15,697 | #8267 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 346 | 456 |
| Pupils on roll | 346 | 456 |
| Free school meals | 25.7% | 48.6% |
| Capacity filled | 109.8% | 91.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.devonshireacademies.org.uk | www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Galton Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 39.5).
- •Galton Valley Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 346.
- •Devonshire Infant Academy is a academy school while Galton Valley Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Devonshire Infant Academy better than Galton Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Galton Valley Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 39.5 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 Devonshire Infant Academy and Galton Valley Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Devonshire Infant Academy: 346. Galton Valley Primary School: 456. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Devonshire Infant Academy and Galton Valley Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Devonshire Infant Academy is 1050th 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).