Lift Four Dwellings Secondary vs Perryfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary
Birmingham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
534 students
Perryfields Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Lift Four Dwellings Secondary Birmingham, West Midlands | Perryfields Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #356 of 493 | #1073 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3105 of 4,090 | #10464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 534 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 534 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 66.1% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 42.1 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Birmingham | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.fourdwellingsacademy.org/ | www.perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Perryfields Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.5 vs 27.1).
- •Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 316.
- •Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is a academy school while Perryfields Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lift Four Dwellings Secondary better than Perryfields Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Perryfields Primary School ranks higher (38.5 vs 27.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Lift Four Dwellings Secondary and Perryfields Primary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary: 534. Perryfields Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Lift Four Dwellings Secondary and Perryfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary is 356th of 493 and Perryfields Primary School is 1073rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).