George Betts Primary Academy is a mainstream primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 54 of its 383 pupils (14.1%) were getting SEN support and 19 (5%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 383 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Sandwell.
14.1% get SEN support
54 of 383 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
5% have an EHC plan
19 of 383 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication37
- Moderate learning difficulty14
- Social, emotional and mental health12
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 383 (places for 446)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nikki Rolfe
- Part of
- The Elliot Foundation Academies Trust
- Free school meals
- 46.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Sandwell
- School reference (URN)
- 139565
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Sandwell council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, June 2019; school remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (July 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in June 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, July 2024).
Contact and getting there
West End Avenue, Smethwick, B66 1RE
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Devonshire Junior Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 7–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.8 miles
- Devonshire Infant Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 2–7 0.8 miles
- The Orchard School Special school · Ages 2–11 1.3 miles
- The Meadows School Special school · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 1.7 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 10.2%, EHC plans 1.6% 0.4 miles
- Rood End Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 15.7%, EHC plans 4.4% 0.5 miles
- West Bromwich Collegiate Academy Secondary · Ages 11–16 · SEN support 9.9%, EHC plans 4.9% 0.6 miles
Questions about George Betts Primary Academy
How many pupils at George Betts Primary Academy have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 54 of the 383 pupils (14.1%) were getting SEN support and 19 (5%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at George Betts Primary Academy?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (37 pupils), moderate learning difficulties (14 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (12 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at George Betts Primary Academy?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at George Betts Primary Academy?
Through Sandwell council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to George Betts Primary Academy?
You can ask for George Betts Primary Academy to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does George Betts Primary Academy have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Devonshire Junior Academy, about 0.8 miles away.
Where is George Betts Primary Academy?
West End Avenue, Smethwick, B66 1RE, in Sandwell.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.