Located in Oldbury, Perryfields Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Perryfields Primary School currently has around 362 pupils on roll, which is about 86% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.9% boys and 48.1% girls. Around 31.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 6.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.6%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.3%.

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Apsley Road, Oldbury, B68 0QY
Website: www.perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk/
Telephone: 01214222848
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Sandwell
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Terry Jones
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 103953

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 05/04/2022

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 362
Number of Boys: 188
Number of Girls: 174

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 6.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 19.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British42.30%153
African8.80%32
Indian7.70%28
Other Asian6.90%25
Other Black6.90%25
Other Mixed6.40%23
White and Black Caribbean5.20%19
Other White4.40%16
Pakistani3.60%13
Other (any other ethnic group)2.50%9
White and Asian1.40%5
Caribbean1.10%4
Bangladeshi0.80%3
Chinese0.80%3
Unclassified0.60%2
Gypsy/Roma0.30%1
White and Black African0.30%1
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.1)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Average (0.0)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
55%
Town average
60%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
2%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.4
Local authority average
103.9
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
103.0
Town average
104.1
Local authority average
103.9
England average
104.3

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 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Quinton Church Primary School
Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ
- not rated 603 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Quinton Church Primary School
Hagley Road West , Quinton B32 1AJ
3out of 4 603 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Brandhall Primary School
Brennand Road , B68 0SH
3out of 4 1,006 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Hurst Green Primary School
Narrow Lane , B62 9NZ
3out of 4 1,068 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 4 240 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College
Oldacre Road , B68 0RG
- not rated 240 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Leasowes High School
Kent Road , B62 8PJ
- not rated 1,311 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Leasowes High School
Kent Road , B62 8PJ
- not rated 1,311 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Dwellings Lane , B32 1RJ
3out of 4 1,408 yd Academy sponsor led No 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 3,062 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 1,216 yd Foundation special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Laces
Firsbrook Centre, 50 Firsby Road , B32 2QT
- not rated 2,450 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Coombswood Special School
Laborem Place , B62 8BH
- not rated 2,495 yd Other independent 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 2,645 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
The Orchard School
Causeway Green Road , B68 8LD
- not rated 2,652 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.