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Galton Valley Primary School

Sandwell, B66 1BAPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2025
KS2 Results
71%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#3,882
of 13,686 nationally

About Galton Valley Primary School

Galton Valley Primary School is a mixed state primary in Sandwell that is currently running above its official capacity, with 453 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420. That oversubscription is no accident: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 70 applications for 58 places, with 51 of those coming as first preferences. The school’s percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 41.9 per cent, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the demographic of its local community in the West Midlands. The school is led by headteacher Sarah O'Boyle and has a non-religious character, with nursery provision available for children from age three. The combination of high demand and a pupil count that exceeds capacity suggests a school that local families are actively seeking out, despite the pressures that come with serving a high-FSM population.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBrasshouse Lane, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 1BA
HeadteacherSarah O'Boyle
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils453
Free School Meals (FSM)41.9%
School Capacity453 / 420 (108% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

The full report on this school

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 Jun 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 Jun 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsCricketRoundersAthletics

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Galton Valley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.