George Betts Primary Academy
URN: 139565 • Smethwick B66 1RE
Overview
- Name
- George Betts Primary Academy
- URN
- 139565
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 50.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Nikki Rolfe (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01215580472
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- West End Avenue, Smethwick B66 1RE
Summary
George Betts Primary Academy, located in Smethwick, Sandwell, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 409 pupils, serving a capacity of 446. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every child can achieve their personal best. With a focus on fostering critical thinking, creativity, and resilience, the academy aims to prepare students for the challenges of the future.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Learning for Life," which emphasizes the development of confident individuals, successful learners, and responsible citizens. George Betts Primary Academy values a disciplined and caring atmosphere, offering numerous opportunities for spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth. The curriculum is designed to embrace diversity and promote equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their background.
As part of the Elliot Foundation, the academy is committed to transparency and community engagement. The leadership, under Principal Mrs. Rolfe, encourages collaboration among staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community to uphold shared values of excellence, respect, and integrity. The school also prioritizes mental health support, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its mission statement, "Learning for Life," which emphasizes the development of confident individuals, successful learners, and responsible citizens. George Betts Primary Academy values a disciplined and caring atmosphere, offering numerous opportunities for spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth. The curriculum is designed to embrace diversity and promote equal opportunities for all students, regardless of their background.
As part of the Elliot Foundation, the academy is committed to transparency and community engagement. The leadership, under Principal Mrs. Rolfe, encourages collaboration among staff, pupils, parents, and the wider community to uphold shared values of excellence, respect, and integrity. The school also prioritizes mental health support, ensuring a holistic approach to student well-being.
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Nearby alternatives
- Shireland Hall Primary Academy (74.3)
- Devonshire Infant School (70.2)
- Victoria Park Primary (70.2)
- Crocketts Community Primary School (70.0)
- St Gregory's Catholic Primary School (63.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sandwell
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ELLIOT FOUNDATION ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 446
- Pupils
- 409
- Boys
- 210
- Girls
- 199
- FSM %
- 41.30
- Open date
- 2013-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-06-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 409 | 210 | 199 | 446 | 41.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 430 | 220 | 210 | 446 | 35.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 419 | 217 | 202 | 446 | 31.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 419 | 217 | 202 | 446 | 31.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 427 | 229 | 198 | 446 | 27.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 441 | 233 | 208 | 446 | 20.80 |
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