Perryfields Primary School Catchment Area
Perryfields Primary School is a community primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 362 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
4-11
Age range
362
Pupils
420
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Perryfields Primary School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Perryfields Primary School?
The catchment area for Perryfields Primary School is the geographic zone Sandwell uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Perryfields Primary School is set by Sandwell and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sandwell before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sandwell catchment area documents →Perryfields Primary School: 420 places, 86% filled: places available
Perryfields Primary School has a published admission number of 420 places. 362 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 31.2% of pupils at Perryfields Primary School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sandwell.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sandwell publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sandwell school admissions →
Perryfields Primary School: School Information
- Full address
- Apsley Road, Oldbury, B68 0QY
- Local authority
- Sandwell
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4-11 years
- Free school meals
- 31.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 103953
Other Primary Schools in Oldbury
If Perryfields Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Oldbury are the next closest alternatives.
Burnt Tree Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B69 2LN
Bleakhouse Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B68 9DS
Grace Mary Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B69 1LD
Oakham Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B69 1SG
Tividale Hall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B69 1TR
Brandhall Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · B68 0SH
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Perryfields Primary School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
World's End Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · Birmingham · 1.3 miles away
World's End Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · Birmingham · 1.3 miles away
Welsh House Farm Community School and Special Needs Resources Base Catchment Area
Community school · Birmingham · 1.8 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Perryfields Primary School
What is the catchment area for Perryfields Primary School? ▾
The catchment area for Perryfields Primary School is the geographic zone Sandwell uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sandwell publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Perryfields Primary School oversubscribed? ▾
Perryfields Primary School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 362 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sandwell.
What is the admissions policy for Perryfields Primary School? ▾
Admission to Perryfields Primary School is managed by Sandwell. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Perryfields Primary School cover? ▾
Perryfields Primary School is a primary school in Oldbury, Sandwell, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Perryfields Primary School? ▾
Perryfields Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.