King George V Primary School
87%
Capacity
229
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About King George V Primary School
King George V Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sandwell community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 229 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 262 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated King George V Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sarah Penny, it falls under Sandwell local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12563rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 78th out of 83 in Sandwell.
King George V Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 28 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 27 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at King George V Primary School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Swimming, Dance, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 41.7%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sandwell, King George V Primary School 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 Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Beeches Road, West Bromwich, Sandwell, B70 6JA |
| Headteacher | Sarah Penny |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Number of Pupils | 229 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 41.7% |
| School Capacity | 229 / 262 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
13 Nov 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (13 Nov 2024): Some aspects not as strong
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 9 Jun 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (39%)
12563rd of 13,686
Nationally
1292nd of 1,378
In West Midlands
78th of 83
In Sandwell
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
39%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
39%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed28
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
27 families put this school as their 1st choice (46% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Beeches Road, West Bromwich
Sandwell, B70 6JA
Journey to School
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