Oldbury Academy
About Oldbury Academy
Oldbury Academy's headline Progress 8 score of -0.09 sits above the Sandwell local authority average of -0.14, placing it in the top half of secondary schools in the borough. That might not sound like a huge gap, but in a local authority where the typical school is pulling pupils backwards relative to the national average, Oldbury is essentially treading water — and that's a meaningful achievement. It ranks 8th out of 19 Sandwell secondaries on this measure, putting it in the 42nd percentile locally and the 55th percentile nationally. The school is also comfortably above the LA average for Attainment 8, with a score of 40.8 compared to a local context where many schools struggle to hit 35. The basics benchmark — the proportion of pupils achieving a grade 5 or above in English and maths — sits at 35.9%, which is a solid result for a school where over half of pupils are eligible for free school meals.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Dec 2021Source: Ofsted, 25 Jan 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Oldbury Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications