Perryfields Academy, Oldbury | The Schools Guide

At age 16 (%)

No data for age 18

'Academic' destinations refer to sixth form or higher education. 'Vocational' ones refer to further education, apprenticeships or employment. Neither is intrinsically better or worse, and this balance is not used in calculating the indicator score. Data are from 2022.

Disadvantaged pupils (%)

Ethnic minority pupils (%)

Percentages of all pupils on roll in 2022. Local figures represent the aggregate pupil populations of the ten closest nearby schools.

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Perryfields Academy

Oldacre Road, Oldbury B68 0RG

https://perryfieldsacademy.co.uk/

Perryfields Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 940 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. In July 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2021.

This school is a member of Broadleaf Partnership Trust. (Plantsbrook School is also a member.)

Particular strengths include Admissions, Representation and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Environment and Attainment.

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Other schools nearby

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Distance (miles)	Score	Name
0.8		Four Dwellings Academy
0.9		Leasowes High School
0.9		Oldbury Academy
1.3		Q3 Academy Langley
1.4		Bristnall Hall Academy
1.9		Lordswood Boys' School
1.9		Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre
1.9		St Michael's Church of England High School
2.0		King Edward VI Lordswood School for Girls
2.0		The Earls High School
2.2		Bartley Green School
2.2		Shireland Collegiate Academy

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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.

Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community.

Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance

Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average.

Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.

Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)

Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.

Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)

Environment: Poor. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite high.

Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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