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Perryfields Academy

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personMrs Clare Harris

corporate_fareBROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST

location_onOldbury, B68 0RG

language Visit Website phone 1214217979

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2018

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Students

989

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Attainment 8

43.8

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GCSE Rank

#9 in Sandwell

#1,965 of 3,216 nationally

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Perryfields Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Oldbury, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Perryfields Academy is an academy converter in Oldbury, Sandwell, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of BROADLEAF PARTNERSHIP TRUST. The school has approximately 817 pupils on roll, of whom 39% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8, placing the school #9 in Sandwell and #1,965 of 3,216 nationally. 38.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2018. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.5× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 4.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

38.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.8%

Entering EBacc30.50%

EBacc APS3.79

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41.60%

EBacc APS3.45

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.36

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc39%

EBacc APS3.57

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc43%

EBacc APS4.01

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

09 July 2024

Inspection Report

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08 May 2021

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2018-01-16

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2015-12-10

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

5.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

4.4%(36 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 817 pupils. During this period, there were 45 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 5.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	817	45	5.5%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	830	24	2.9%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	947	70	7.4%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	942	54	5.7%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	938	76	8.1%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	978	27	2.8%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	989	43	4.3%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	976	43	4.4%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,040	55	5.3%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,050	20	1.9%	4.9%	2
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,061	32	3.0%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,087	27	2.5%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,090	8	0.7%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,106	40	3.6%	3.9%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 62 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 26 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 11 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

60.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

64.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

25.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree8%

agree44%

disagree24%

strongly disagree17%

don't know7%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree4%

agree31%

disagree39%

strongly disagree21%

don't know6%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree19%

agree17%

disagree26%

strongly disagree21%

don't know4%

not applicable13%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes29%

no71%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree14%

agree5%

disagree33%

strongly disagree38%

dont know10%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree11%

agree44%

disagree25%

strongly disagree10%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree15%

agree39%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree15%

agree47%

disagree24%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree71%

disagree4%

strongly disagree6%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree18%

agree64%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree14%

agree22%

disagree25%

strongly disagree17%

don't know22%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes46%

no54%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Q3 Academy Langley

Sandwell Academy

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St Michael's Church of England High School

West Bromwich Collegiate Academy

Wood Green Academy