Perryfields Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sandwell |
| Address | Oldacre Road, B68 0RG |
| School Website | https://perryfieldsacademy.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1214217979 |
| URN | 148267 |
School Census
| Total | 989 |
| Girls/Boys | 460/529 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 46.5%/53.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 21.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 253 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/01/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/01/2018 | Good |
| 10/12/2015 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 16/01/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 10/12/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 29.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 41.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 41.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.45 |
| Progress 8 | -0.55 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 39% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.55 |
| Progress 8 | -0.38 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 60% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.01 |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 255 |
| As first preference | 59 |
| As second preference | 61 |
| As third preference | 62 |
| Total Offers Made | 126 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 59 |
| second preference offers | 23 |
| third preference offers | 12 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 331 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 69 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 180 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 19 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 333 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 81 |
| As third preference | 74 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 11 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 22% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 47% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 4% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 6% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 13% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 33% |
| strongly disagree | 38% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 4% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 71% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 64% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 22% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 22% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 46% |
| no | 54% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 37.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 7.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.9% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 5.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.3% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 39.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 7.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| caribbean ethnic origin | 6.3% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 5.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Perryfields Primary School
(0.09 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Apsley Road, , B68 0QY
Quinton Church Primary School
(0.38 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 4-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Hagley Road West, , B32 1AJ
Brandhall Primary School
(0.40 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Brennand Road, , B68 0SH