George Betts Primary Academy
Smethwick, B66 1RE · Sandwell · primary school
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9th of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.6/10 against 1,341 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
George Betts Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 383 pupils against a stated capacity of 446. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about George Betts Primary Academy
Overview
George Betts Primary Academy remains a ‘good’ school following this ungraded inspection, with evidence suggesting it could achieve an ‘outstanding’ rating if a graded inspection were conducted now. The report describes a ‘harmonious and happy community’ where pupils ‘thrive’ due to a carefully constructed curriculum and strong emphasis on personal development. Leaders have created an environment where staff are well-supported and parents report ‘very high levels of satisfaction’.
Strengths
- The school has constructed an ‘ambitious and coherent curriculum’ with a ‘highly effective approach’ to checking pupil understanding, ensuring misconceptions are rapidly addressed.
- Early reading is ‘very well-embedded’, with logical teaching of sounds and letters, and a ‘love of reading’ fostered through high-quality texts and regular book talks.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is ‘effective’, supported by ‘all about me’ charts that help teachers adapt the curriculum appropriately.
- Pupils behave with ‘very high levels of respect and courtesy’, driven by deeply embedded school values and ‘very well-established routines’.
- Personal development is a ‘significant strength’, featuring carefully mapped trips, clubs, and leadership roles for ‘house captains’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders identified the need to support pupils to ‘write to greater depth’, though current approaches are already leading to increased complexity and cohesion in writing.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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