Galton Valley Primary School
Community primary school in Smethwick (Sandwell).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Anyone who has never made a mistake, has never tried anything new Albert Eintstein Galton Valley Primary School is a warm and welcoming school; a school who considers every child to be unique, whatever their needs or talents. We aim to develop every child from the abilities they arrive with, to reaching their full potential.
Learning is exciting at our school with so many new opportunities to experience. We teach our children that making an error is a positive learning opportunity which leads us to remembering more, and learning more. Every child's wellbeing is important, and we promote children gaining the skills and attitudes to manage their wellbeing for now, and for the future, too.
We aspire for each child to be prepared for a successful future. We provide our children with academic opportunities as well as wider experiences, such as theatre and museum visits, alongside in school dance festivals, a school choir, talent shows and sporting activities.
We grow the whole child; a child who sees the potential in themselves, and the chance to choose a journey of fulfilment.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
11 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Basketball
- Climbing
- Coding
- Computing
- Drama
- Football
- Music
- Swimming
- Numbots
- Reading Plus
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Key facts
- URN
- 135288
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- Constituency
- Smethwick
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2007
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Parmanjit Randhawa | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Sandip Baliana | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Mumin Mohammad | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Esther Reilly | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Jennifer Davis | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Nasima Aktar | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Kabir Uddin | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Sarah O'Boyle | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2012 |
| Mrs Kim Whiting Former | Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained SchoolGovernance professional | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
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