Best Schools in Smethwick
49 schools in Smethwick
Key Facts
- Smethwick is home to 49 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Smethwick outperform the national average, with 63.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2, compared to 61.0% nationally, and a persistent absence rate of 14.0%, lower than the national 20.0%.
- Secondary schools in Smethwick have a Progress 8 score of 0.13, above the national average of 0.00, but an Attainment 8 score of 43.60, below the national 46.10, with 37.3% of pupils achieving grade 5+ in English and maths.
- In Smethwick, primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 37.4%, and with English as an additional language at 58.3%, while secondary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 16.10, better than the national 18.10.
Top Nurseries in Smethwick
29 nurseries in Smethwick
Top Primary Schools in Smethwick
18 primary schools in Smethwick
Shireland Technology Primary
Ofsted
Outstanding
Smethwick, B66 4ND
Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils440
P/T Ratio22.7
Aspire AP School 2
Smethwick, B66 3ND
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils7
P/T Ratio–
VP
Victoria Park Primary
Ofsted
Good
Smethwick, B66 3HH
Academy · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected70%
Absence6.3%
Pupils604
P/T Ratio24.7
GV
Galton Valley Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Smethwick, B66 1BA
State · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected71%
Absence5.0%
Pupils456
P/T Ratio20.4
Top Independent Schools in Smethwick
1 independent schools in Smethwick
Frequently Asked Questions
Smethwick has 49 schools, including 18 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 29 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Smethwick | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 100% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | +0.13 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 43.6 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 18% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 21.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,443 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.