Perryfields Primary School
Oldbury, B68 0QY · Sandwell · primary school
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69th of 84 primary schools in Sandwell we can score, 93 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 — 5.2/10 against 2,115 of them, against 4.2/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Perryfields Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 316 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What support is available for pupils who are below the expected standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Perryfields Primary School
Overview
Perryfields Primary School is fulfilling the expected standard of education and care. Pupils typically achieve close to national averages in end-of-Year 6 tests, with leaders actively identifying barriers to learning and taking action to support progress. The school fosters a positive culture where pupils feel safe, behave well, and are well prepared for their next stage of learning.
Strengths
- Leaders have improved the planning and teaching of mathematics, and pupils generally make secure progress in reading through systematic phonics instruction.
- Attendance is improving due to targeted support, "attendance champions," and engaging lunchtime activities, with persistent absence reducing over time.
- Inclusion is central to the school’s work, with dedicated spaces like the 'Hub' and 'Rainbow Room' ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely, effective support.
- Pupils develop strong personal development, understanding tolerance, British values, and healthy relationships, while enjoying a wide range of clubs and extracurricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure more able pupils in mathematics are given challenging tasks from the start, rather than completing easier work first.
- Staff should further support pupils to secure foundational knowledge, particularly in handwriting, more consistently.
- Leaders should analyse the impact of their work more closely over time to ensure improvements are well embedded.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an open culture where concerns are actively identified, acted upon, and managed, ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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