King George V Primary School
West Bromwich, B70 6JA · Sandwell · primary school
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33rd 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 — 6.3/10 against 1,775 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King George V Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 230 pupils against a stated capacity of 262. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about King George V Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. Despite challenges from staff turnover, the school remains a “caring, happy” environment where pupils feel “safe and valued” and benefit from strong personal development support.
Strengths
- Pupils are “proud of their school” and demonstrate high attendance within an “inclusive ethos” guided by positive values.
- The phonics programme is “ambitious and well structured,” with staff delivering it confidently so that “almost all pupils achieve highly.”
- Early years provision is “ambitious and effective,” ensuring children are “well prepared for Year 1” through rapid language development.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities “achieve well” and are fully included in school life with tailored support.
- The personal development programme is “impressive,” preparing pupils for life in modern Britain through discussions on equality and diverse beliefs.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish arrangements to assess the impact of curriculum changes across all subjects to address “inconsistencies in the delivery of the curriculum.”
- The writing curriculum requires improvement, specifically ensuring teaching gives “sufficient focus to developing pupils’ handwriting, spelling and punctuation skills.”
- The reading curriculum beyond phonics needs full implementation to provide “appropriate and timely support” for Key Stage 2 pupils to develop fluency and comprehension.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 39% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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