King George V Primary School vs Sandwell Valley School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 954 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King George V Primary School
West Bromwich · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
230 students
Sandwell Valley School
West Bromwich · Independent secondary · Ages 11–19
40 students
| Measure | King George V Primary School West Bromwich, West Midlands | Sandwell Valley School West Bromwich, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 45 Lower 50% | 2 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #912 of 1,690 | – |
| National rank | #9075 of 15,697 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 230 | 40 |
| Pupils on roll | 230 | 40 |
| Free school meals | 39.3% | – |
| Capacity filled | 87.8% | 22.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 0.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 0.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | West Bromwich | West Bromwich |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.kinggeorgev.sandwell.sch.uk/ | www.sandwellvalleyschool.com |
The verdict
- •King George V Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (45.0 vs 1.9).
- •King George V Primary School is the larger school with 230 students compared with 40.
- •King George V Primary School is a local authority school while Sandwell Valley School is a independent 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 King George V Primary School better than Sandwell Valley School?
On the Success Index (England), King George V Primary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 1.9 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 King George V Primary School and Sandwell Valley School?
About 954 m in a straight line, between West Bromwich and West Bromwich in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King George V Primary School: 230. Sandwell Valley School: 40. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King George V Primary School and Sandwell Valley School rank in West Midlands?
King George V Primary School is 912th of 1,690 and Sandwell Valley School is unranked among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).