George Betts Primary Academy vs St Francis Xavier Catholic 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.
George Betts Primary Academy
Smethwick · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
383 students
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
Oldbury · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
| Measure | George Betts Primary Academy Smethwick, West Midlands | St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #331 of 1,690 | #538 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3509 of 15,697 | #5526 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 383 | 188 |
| Pupils on roll | 383 | 188 |
| Free school meals | 46.8% | 28.5% |
| Capacity filled | 85.9% | 89.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80% | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 19% | 11% |
| 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 | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.georgebettsprimaryacademy.com | www.st-francisxavier.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •George Betts Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 61.6).
- •George Betts Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (80% vs 71%).
- •George Betts Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (19% vs 11%).
- •George Betts Primary Academy is the larger school with 383 students compared with 188.
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 George Betts Primary Academy better than St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), George Betts Primary Academy ranks higher (72.1 vs 61.6 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 George Betts Primary Academy and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Smethwick and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
George Betts Primary Academy: 383. St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School: 188. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do George Betts Primary Academy and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School rank in West Midlands?
George Betts Primary Academy is 331st of 1,690 and St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School is 538th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).