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Perryfields Academy
Oldacre Road, Oldbury, West Midlands, B68 0RG, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.3 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
817
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 62% nationally. While 62% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, the percentage achieving grade 5 or above stands at 39%, indicating room for improvement in higher attainment levels. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may not be as competitive as some others in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 January 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 62% | Bottom 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 39% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 32% | Bottom 34% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 34% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British38.8%
Black African9.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.8.0%
Asian Indian7.7%
Black Caribbean6.2%
Asian Pakistani5.6%
White Other5.0%
Mixed Other4.4%
Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other2.0%
Black Other2.0%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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52.46730, -2.01132 · B68 0RG
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN148267
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteperryfieldsacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Perryfields Academy rated by Ofsted?
Perryfields Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 January 2018.
Is Perryfields Academy a good school?
Perryfields Academy scores 39.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Perryfields Academy in GCSEs?
Perryfields Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 62% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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