Galton Valley Primary School vs Oasis Academy Wattville
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 886 m 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
Oasis Academy Wattville
Birmingham · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
371 students
| Measure | Galton Valley Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Oasis Academy Wattville Birmingham, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 3 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #831 of 1,690 | #1683 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8267 of 15,697 | #15679 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 62.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 74.2% |
| 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 | Birmingham |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Galton Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 2.6).
- •Galton Valley Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 371.
- •Galton Valley Primary School is a local authority school while Oasis Academy Wattville is a academy 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 Galton Valley Primary School better than Oasis Academy Wattville?
On the Success Index (England), Galton Valley Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 2.6 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 Oasis Academy Wattville?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Birmingham in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galton Valley Primary School: 456. Oasis Academy Wattville: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galton Valley Primary School and Oasis Academy Wattville rank in West Midlands?
Galton Valley Primary School is 831st of 1,690 and Oasis Academy Wattville is 1683rd of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).