Galton Valley Primary School vs Sandwell Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Sandwell Academy
West Bromwich · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,463 students
| Measure | Galton Valley Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | Sandwell Academy West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #831 of 1,690 | #126 of 493 |
| National rank | #8267 of 15,697 | #1485 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 456 | 1,463 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 1,463 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 32.5% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 117% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 49.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 72.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.44 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.7 |
| town | Smethwick | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.sandwellacademy.com/ |
The verdict
- •Sandwell Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.0 vs 48.8).
- •Sandwell Academy is the larger school with 1,463 students compared with 456.
- •Galton Valley Primary School is a local authority school while Sandwell Academy 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 Sandwell Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Sandwell Academy ranks higher (60.0 vs 48.8 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 Galton Valley Primary School and Sandwell Academy?
About 886 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galton Valley Primary School: 456. Sandwell Academy: 1,463. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galton Valley Primary School and Sandwell Academy rank in West Midlands?
Galton Valley Primary School is 831st of 1,690 and Sandwell Academy is 126th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).