Smethwick schools collage

2026 Best Primary Schools in Smethwick Area

Smethwick primary schools deliver strong results, with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 8% achieve the higher standard, more than double the national average of 8%. Shireland Technology Primary, Shireland Hall Primary Academy, and Crocketts Community Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7.7/10, Excellent band, compared with England's 7.3/10 (Good). With 17 schools serving this diverse town between Birmingham and West Bromwich, families have extensive choice of welcoming, community-focused schools. Filter by FMS Inspection Score or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

All schools in Smethwick
Key Performance Metrics for Smethwick
% students reaching expected standard in reading, writing & maths
Smethwick
65%vsEngland
62%
% students achieving higher standard in reading, writing & maths
Smethwick
8%vsEngland
8%
% students reaching expected standard in science
Smethwick
83%vsEngland
82%
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Smethwick
7.7/10vsEngland
7.3/10

Top schools in Smethwick

Showing 1-17 of 17 schools

  1. Shireland Technology Primary

    Shireland

  2. Shireland Hall Primary Academy

    Cape Hill

  3. Crocketts Community Primary School

    Cape Hill

  4. St Gregory's Catholic Primary School

    Bearwood

  5. George Betts Primary Academy

    West Smethwick

  6. Abbey Junior School

    Bearwood

  7. Galton Valley Primary School

    Galton Valley

  8. St Matthew's CofE Primary School

    Cape Hill

  9. Devonshire Junior Academy

    Cape Hill

  10. Bearwood Primary School

    Bearwood

  11. Victoria Park Primary

    Victoria Park

  12. Annie Lennard Primary School

    Cape Hill

  13. St Philip's Catholic Primary School

    Cape Hill

  14. Uplands Manor Primary School and Nursery

    Uplands

  15. Cape Primary School

    Cape Hill

  16. Abbey Infant School

    Cape Hill

  17. Devonshire Infant Academy

    Bearwood