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Perryfields Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 10/07/2024Ages 11–16817 pupils
Perryfields Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Oldbury, within the Sandwell local authority. The school has around 817 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 10/07/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 and 30% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Oldbury can view Perryfields Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
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Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 843.8
Progress 8-0.5
Grade 5+ English & maths39%
Grade 4+ English & maths
EBacc entry
EBacc average point score
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake38.7%
Free school meals38.7%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language21.3%
England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing89.6%
Attendance89.6%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.5
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Oldbury
All schools in Oldbury →Perryfields Primary SchoolGood · 0.1 miQuinton Church Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miBrandhall Primary SchoolGood · 0.4 miHowley Grange Primary SchoolGood · 0.8 miOldbury AcademyGood · 0.9 miLift Four Dwellings SecondaryGood · 0.9 mi
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