Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College, based in Oldbury, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College currently has around 1090 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.8% boys and 46.2% girls. Around 21.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Around 94% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 9% who stay in school sixth forms and 60% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Oldacre Road, Oldbury, B68 0RG
Website:
Telephone:
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Ian Barton
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 104012

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Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 1300
Number of Pupils: 1090
Number of Boys: 586
Number of Girls: 504

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Perryfields Primary School
Apsley Road , B68 0QY
3out of 4 240 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Brandhall Primary School
Brennand Road , B68 0SH
3out of 4 784 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Quinton Church Primary School
Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ
- not rated 808 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Quinton Church Primary School
Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ
3out of 4 808 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Hurst Green Primary School
Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ
3out of 4 1,102 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Perryfields Academy
Oldacre Road , B68 0RG
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College
Oldacre Road , B68 0RG
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leasowes High School
Kent Road , B62 8PJ
- not rated 1,497 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Leasowes High School
Kent Road , B62 8PJ
- not rated 1,497 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Oldbury Academy
Pound Road , B68 8NE
3out of 4 1,565 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Halesowen College
Whittingham Road , B63 3NA
- not rated 3,211 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Halesbury School
Feldon Lane , B62 9DR
2out of 4 1,259 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Al Khair Primary School
61/63 Oak Way Green , Off Causeway Green Road B68 8LR
- not rated 2,416 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchard School
Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD
- not rated 2,420 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Laces
Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT
- not rated 2,525 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coombswood Special School
Laborem Place , B62 8BH
- not rated 2,547 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.