Which is the best primary school in Smethwick?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, George Betts Primary Academy ranks first of 15 ranked primary schools in Smethwick, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Smethwick ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Smethwick?

15 primary schools in Smethwick published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Smethwick, ranked

The 15 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
George Betts Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

19%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
2
Shireland Technology Primary
Free schools

18%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
3
Abbey Junior School
Community school

5%

higher standard

74%

expected standard
4
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school

12%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
5
Devonshire Junior Academy
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
6
Galton Valley Primary School
Community school

6%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
7
Shireland Hall Primary Academy
Academy converter

12%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
8
Crocketts Community Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

65%

expected standard
9
Bearwood Primary School
Community school

9%

higher standard

64%

expected standard
10
Annie Lennard Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
11
Victoria Park Primary
Academy converter

4%

higher standard

58%

expected standard
12
St Gregory's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
13
Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery
Community school

1%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
14
St Philip's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

3%

higher standard

50%

expected standard
15
Cape Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

47%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Smethwick?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, George Betts Primary Academy ranks first of 15 ranked primary schools in Smethwick, with 80% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Smethwick ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Smethwick?: 15 primary schools in Smethwick published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.