Perryfields Academy vs Perryfields Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 220 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perryfields Academy
Oldbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
682 students
Perryfields Primary School
Oldbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
| Measure | Perryfields Academy Oldbury, West Midlands | Perryfields Primary School Oldbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 39 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #269 of 493 | #1073 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2512 of 4,090 | #10464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 682 | 316 |
| Pupils on roll | 682 | 316 |
| Free school meals | 38.7% | 33.9% |
| Capacity filled | 56.8% | 75.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 62% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Oldbury | Oldbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | perryfieldsacademy.co.uk | www.perryfields-pri.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (38.9 vs 38.5).
- •Perryfields Academy is the larger school with 682 students compared with 316.
- •Perryfields Academy 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 Perryfields Academy better than Perryfields Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Perryfields Academy and Perryfields Primary School?
About 220 m in a straight line, between Oldbury and Oldbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perryfields Academy: 682. Perryfields Primary School: 316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perryfields Academy and Perryfields Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Perryfields Academy is 269th of 493 and Perryfields Primary School is 1073rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).