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George Betts Primary Academy

George Betts Primary Academy

Sandwell, B66 1REPrimary School·Ages 3-11
Goodby Ofsted

92%

Capacity

409

Pupils

0.9x

Demand

About George Betts Primary Academy

George Betts Primary Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 409 pupils on roll and is well-filled (92% of 446 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated George Betts Primary Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nikki Rolfe, it falls under Sandwell local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2391st out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 83 in Sandwell.

The school has 44 places available and received 42 applications, meaning most applicants are likely to secure a place.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at George Betts Primary Academy include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, Forest School, Sensory Room, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Cricket, Swimming, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Gardening.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.3%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, George Betts Primary Academy is one of the options available in the West Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWest End Avenue, Smethwick, Sandwell, B66 1RE
HeadteacherNikki Rolfe
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils409
Free School Meals (FSM)41.3%
School Capacity409 / 446 (92% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

Unchanged
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)

2391st of 13,686

Nationally

Top 25%

238th of 1,378

In West Midlands

Top 25%

9th of 83

In Sandwell

Top 25%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

76%

Expected Standard

8%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 110
Expected:93%
Higher:61%
Writing
Expected:80%
Higher:8%
MathsAvg Score: 107
Expected:88%
Higher:37%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +7%

'22/23

69%

'23/24

76%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

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

Facilities

8
ICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumLibraryArt StudiosForest SchoolSensory RoomChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

FootballRoundersCricketSwimming

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirGardening

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

Admissions

2025/26
Places

44

Applications

42

Places Available

More places available than applications received

Applications to places ratio1.0x
0x1x2x3x5x+

32 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About George Betts Primary Academy

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

Contact Information

01215580472www.georgebettsprimaryacademy.com

West End Avenue, Smethwick

Sandwell, B66 1RE

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West End Avenue, Smethwick

Sandwell, B66 1RE

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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