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Perryfields Primary School

Sandwell, B68 0QYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2022
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
2.1×
Oversubscribed
52 apps / 25 places
Ranking
#10,840
of 13,686 nationally

About Perryfields Primary School

Perryfields Primary School in Sandwell is a mixed state primary for 362 pupils, against a capacity of 420, meaning it is not yet full but clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 52 applications for 25 places, with all 25 first-preference families securing a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.08. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 31.2%, well above the national average and a strong indicator that the school serves a community with above-average economic disadvantage. Headteacher Terry Jones leads a school that, in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, was rated Good overall, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The inspection awarded Good across all categories: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressApsley Road, Oldbury, Sandwell, B68 0QY
HeadteacherTerry Jones
Local AuthoritySandwell
Number of Pupils362
Free School Meals (FSM)31.2%
School Capacity362 / 420 (86% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Apr 2022
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Improved
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallForest SchoolICT SuiteSensory RoomPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingNetballCross CountryCricketFootballDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaBook ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:25

Source: perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Perryfields Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.