Perryfields Academy
Oldbury, B68 0RG · Sandwell · secondary school
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16th of 20 secondary schools in Sandwell we can score, 22 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.9/10 against 560 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 32.7 · 20 | 30% | 0.59 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.55 · 14 | 25% | 0.34 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.4 · 26 | 10% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Perryfields Academy overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. In 2024/25, 38.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.55 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 682 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve progress scores for students starting from lower baselines? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality across all year groups to maintain its Good rating?
What Ofsted said about Perryfields Academy
Overview
Perryfields Academy is described as a "warm, friendly and welcoming school" where pupils are "happy and safe" and relationships are positive. Although the overall judgement remains 'good', inspectors noted that the grade might not be as high if a full graded inspection were conducted now, primarily due to inconsistencies in teaching quality and pupil achievement.
Strengths
- Pupils display "positive attitudes" and behave in a "calm and orderly way," treating each other with "tolerance and respect."
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), particularly those with education, health and care plans, who "achieve well."
- Reading is a priority; the school "quickly identifies pupils with gaps" and provides "targeted and effective programmes" to help disadvantaged and SEND pupils catch up.
- Staff work well as a team and are appreciative of how the school considers their "workload and well-being."
- A broad range of extra-curricular activities and detailed careers information help prepare pupils for their "next steps in education."
Areas to improve
- Teachers must consistently check if pupils have the necessary knowledge before moving on to new topics to prevent unaddressed misconceptions and improve retention.
- The school should support teachers to utilise appropriate teaching methods and activities as leaders intend, ensuring pupils can "consistently learn well" across all subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.1 |
| 2024/25 | 43.8 |
| 2025/26 | 41.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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