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Perryfields Academy

Oldacre Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0RG

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Ofsted
41.4
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–16
Ages
817
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Perryfields Academy

Perryfields Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 817 pupils on roll. It is part of BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 (2025/26). 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.3% 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
817 / 1,200 (68%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply
Admissions Policy
Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

38.7%
Free school meals
21.3%
EAL
2.5%
SEN support
19.2%
EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

41.4
Attainment 8
153 pupils
32.7%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
51.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

91%
Sustained destination
86%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.8%
Overall absence
26.6%
Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

61.26
Teachers (FTE)
↑ +4.0 vs 2023/24
14.5
Pupils per teacher
↓ -2.0 vs 2023/24
16.75
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24
£51,257
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 11% on leadership pay
↑ +£6,018 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
5.46
Leadership (FTE)
↑ +0.5 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£8,687
Spend per pupil
£9,698
Income per pupil
58%
Spent on teaching staff

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
Oldacre Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0RG
Phone
01214217979
Headteacher
Stephen Morris

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Perryfields Academy?
Perryfields Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Perryfields Academy have?
Perryfields Academy has 817 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Perryfields Academy perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Perryfields Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 41.4 in 2025/26.
Is Perryfields Academy part of an academy trust?
Yes — Perryfields Academy is part of BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is Perryfields Academy?
Perryfields Academy is located at Oldacre Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0RG.

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