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Perryfields Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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Perryfields Academy
- Secondary
- Sandwell B68 0RG
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave calmly, display positive attitudes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave calmly, display positive attitudes
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive attitudes but expectations not always met
Academic Progress: Expectations not always realised; pupils do not achieve well enough
Academic Progress: Expectations not always realised; pupils do not achieve well enough
Academic Progress: Some pupils moved on before ready, affecting retention of key knowledge
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistent learning experiences due to varying quality
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have secure subject knowledge but do not always check pupils' understanding
Current Educational Practices: Inconsistent learning experiences due to varying quality
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers have secure subject knowledge but do not always check pupils' understanding
Qualifications and Training: Subject knowledge secure but inconsistent delivery
Current Educational Practices: Not all teachers use methods effectively to address misconceptions
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers need support to use appropriate teaching methods
Communication: Information shared in detail across year groups
Parent Satisfaction: Positive developments noted by parents
Communication: Information shared in detail across year groups
Parent Satisfaction: Positive developments noted by parents
Actions for Quality Improvement: Redesigned curriculum, high ambitions for pupils to read
Actions for Quality Improvement: Redesigned curriculum, high ambitions for pupils to read
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are happy and safe
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils are happy and safe
Managing Bullying and Safety: School promotes kindness and respect
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel safe and celebrate differences
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range including public speaking, trips
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Vital life skills developed through extracurriculars
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range including public speaking, trips
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Vital life skills developed through extracurriculars
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of activities enhances life skills
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Well-prepared for next educational steps
Career Counselling Services: Careers information shared in detail
Career Counselling Services: Careers information shared in detail
Career Counselling Services: Detailed careers information benefits pupils
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans well-supported; working on consistency
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHC plans well-supported; working on consistency
Managing and Supporting SEND: Priority on EHC plans; working on consistency for others
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About Us
Perryfields Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 942 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.5 | - | 14.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 60% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 23.67% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 56% | 38.23% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 19.53% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 5.83% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 15% | 10% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.57 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.27% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 183 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 88.27% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 48.41% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 10% | 24.27% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 12% | 5.09% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.45% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.05% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% | 30% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 46.85% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 43% | 20.11% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.63% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 12.93% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.83 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.75% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 181 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.9% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 64% | 50% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 23.95% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 4.35% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 10.4% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.7% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Perryfields Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1