Perryfields Academy

A good academy converter school in Sandwell. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Perryfields Academy.

Oldbury, B680RG Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
42.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.55
English & Maths grade 4+ %
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 48.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
16 January 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Oldacre Road
Oldbury, B680RG
Phone
1214217979
Website
perryfieldsacademy.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148267
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Oldacre Road, Oldbury, B68 0RG
Website
https://perryfieldsacademy.co.uk
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Capacity
1200 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
942
Free School Meals
35.5% (334 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
33.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.1
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
English Attainment 8:
9.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.4
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.3
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
11.3
Ebacc English:
93.8%
Ebacc Entry:
15.5%
Ebacc Humanities:
90.3%
Ebacc Languages:
44.2%
Ebacc Maths:
96.9%
Ebacc Sciences:
96.5%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.55
Progress 8 Range:
-0.74 to -0.35

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
157
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
942 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Together we achieve excellence"

Aspiration Collaboration Support Focus

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Perryfields Academy. The Headteacher emphasises a community-centered school with a broad and balanced curriculum, strong pastoral support with each student having a trusted adult, and a motto of “Together we achieve excellence.”

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Duke of Edinburgh

Facilities

Chromebooks

Curriculum Highlights

Five-year curriculum consisting of a three-year Key Stage 3 with core and foundation subjects; Year 9 options to start Key Stage 4 in Year 10; Most students study up to ten subjects at GCSE level with opportunities to study BTEC qualifications Key Stage 3 subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, History, Geography, RS, Design Technology, Drama/Accelerated Reading Year 7, PE, Art, Music, Modern Foreign Languages; PSHE and Careers taught within PDM sessions; Hours per timetable cycle vary by subject Key Stage 4 subjects include Year 11: English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Core Science, Additional Learning, PE, RS, PHSE & Careers; Year 10: English Language and English Literature, Mathematics, Core Science, PE, RS; A wide range of option subjects including Art, Business Studies, Catering, Child Development, Electronics, Product Design, Health and Social Care, Textiles, Drama, Geography, History, ICT, Computer Science, French, Spanish, Law, Music, PE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science Triple Award; Some subjects offered as BTEC qualifications; Homework and assessment structure outlined in curriculum description; Exam structure includes a 10-hour GCSE-style final exam for Art and related coursework

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription criteria: Looked after or previously looked after children; Siblings of current pupils who will still be on roll in September 2026; Children of permanent staff at Broadleaf Partnership Trust; Children who live nearest to the school by straight line distance.

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