Galton Valley Primary School vs St Philip's Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 963 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
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
209 students
| Measure | Galton Valley Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands | St Philip's Catholic Primary School Smethwick, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 49 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #831 of 1,690 | #1436 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #8267 of 15,697 | #13580 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 456 | 209 |
| Pupils on roll | 456 | 209 |
| Free school meals | 48.6% | 35.2% |
| Capacity filled | 91.2% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 71% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 3% |
| 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.gvps.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.st-philips.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Galton Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.8 vs 22.7).
- •Galton Valley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (71% vs 50%).
- •Galton Valley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
- •Galton Valley Primary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 209.
- •Galton Valley Primary School is a local authority school while St Philip's Catholic Primary School 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 St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Galton Valley Primary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 22.7 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 St Philip's Catholic Primary School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Smethwick and Smethwick in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Galton Valley Primary School: 456. St Philip's Catholic Primary School: 209. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Galton Valley Primary School and St Philip's Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Galton Valley Primary School is 831st of 1,690 and St Philip's Catholic Primary School is 1436th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).