Galton Valley Primary School vs Holly Lodge High School College of Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galton Valley Primary School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
456 students
Holly Lodge High School College of Science
Smethwick · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,636 students
| Measure | Galton Valley Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Holly Lodge High School College of Science Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #831 of 1,690 | #317 of 493 |
| National rank | #8267 of 15,697 | #2839 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 456 | 1,636 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 1,636 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 46.6% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.60 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.8 |
| town | Smethwick | Smethwick |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.holly-lodge.org |
The verdict
- •Galton Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 32.3).
- •Holly Lodge High School College of Science is the larger school with 1,636 students compared with 456.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Galton Valley Primary School better than Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
On the Success Index (England), Galton Valley Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 32.3 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 Galton Valley Primary School and Holly Lodge High School College of Science?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galton Valley Primary School: 456. Holly Lodge High School College of Science: 1,636. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galton Valley Primary School and Holly Lodge High School College of Science rank in West Midlands?
Galton Valley Primary School is 831st of 1,690 and Holly Lodge High School College of Science is 317th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).