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King George V Primary School
West Bromwich·West Midlands·Community School
PrimaryCommunity SchoolAges 3–11Co-edDoes not apply
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King George V Primary School is a primary community school in West Bromwich, West Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this community school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, King George V Primary School has 39% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 46.3%, spending £7,020 per pupil, 38% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.0%.
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At King George V Primary School, 39% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
58% met the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths.
King George V Primary School has an overall absence rate of 5.0%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at King George V Primary School is 46.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The school spends £7,020 per pupil annually.
38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
13% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
King George V Primary School was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, King George V Primary School is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While King George V Primary School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
313/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
151/mo
48% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8.1
Bus Stops
0
Within 500m
Nearest Station
West Bromwich Central (West Midlands Metro)
0.7km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the West Bromwich area
4.3
Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 17 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.