Perryfields Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Oldacre Road, Oldbury, B68 0RGOpen in maps

Perryfields Academy is a secondary school in Oldbury for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 133 schools in Sandwell. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Oldbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 January 2018, report published 14 February 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Requires improvement
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

200 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score43.8

43.8, 2.3 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths38.5%

38.5%, 6.9 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths62%

62%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc30.5%

30.5%, 10 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.79

3.79, 0.3 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

682 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200

Eligible for free school meals38.7%

38.7%, 12.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language21.3%

21.3%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17.3%

17.3%, 2.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.9%

2.9%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Perryfields Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Leasowes High School0.9 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 41.8
Oldbury Academy0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 37.4
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary0.9 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 42.1
Q3 Academy Langley1 mileOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.8
Bristnall Hall Academy1 mileOfsted: OutstandingAttainment 8: 48.1

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mr Stephen Morris
Phone
01214217979
Website
perryfieldsacademy.co.uk
Address
Oldacre Road, Oldbury, B68 0RG
Local authority
Sandwell
URN
148267

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.