Oldbury Academy

About Oldbury Academy

Oldbury Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,341 pupils on roll. It is part of STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 (2025/26). 53.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 43.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sandwell →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,341 / 1,550 (87%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

7 December 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Pound Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8NE

Phone

01215333750

Headteacher

Barry Morley

Website

http://oldburyacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Oldbury Academy?

Oldbury Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Oldbury Academy have?

Oldbury Academy has 1,341 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Oldbury Academy's Ofsted rating?

Oldbury Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (7 December 2021).

How does Oldbury Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Oldbury Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.5 in 2025/26.

Is Oldbury Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Oldbury Academy is part of STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Oldbury Academy?

Oldbury Academy is located at Pound Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 8NE.