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==History== |
==History== |
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It has served the local community since 1956, first as a [[secondary modern school]] and then as a [[Community school (England and Wales)|community]] [[comprehensive school]] with [[Mathematics and Computing College]] status.<ref>https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/104012</ref> |
It has served the local community since 1956, first as a [[secondary modern school]] and then as a [[Community school (England and Wales)|community]] [[comprehensive school]] with [[Mathematics and Computing College]] status.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/104012|title=Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College - GOV.UK|website=get-information-schools.service.gov.uk}}</ref> |
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In May 2021 Perryfields High School converted to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]] and was renamed Perryfields Academy. The school is now sponsored by the Plantsbrook Learning Trust.<ref>https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/148267</ref><ref>https://www.plantsbrooklearningtrust.org/</ref> |
In May 2021 Perryfields High School converted to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]] and was renamed Perryfields Academy. The school is now sponsored by the Plantsbrook Learning Trust.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/148267|title=Perryfields Academy - GOV.UK|website=get-information-schools.service.gov.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.plantsbrooklearningtrust.org/|title=Home | Plantsbrook Learning Trust - Sutton Coldfield|website=pblearningtrust}}</ref> |
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==School structure== |
==School structure== |
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| Perryfields Academy | |
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| Address | |
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Oldacre Road , , B68 0RG England | |
| Coordinates | 52°28′03″N 2°00′40″W / 52.46761°N 2.01107°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | "Together we achieve excellence"[1] |
| Established | 1956 |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Department for Education URN | 148267 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Senior Deputy Head | Clare Harris |
| Headteacher | Ian Barton |
| Deputy Heads | Jo Paddock and Steve Gibson |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 16 |
| Houses | Mariner, Pioneer, Enterprise, Voyager, Challenger |
| Colour(s) | Bottle Green |
| Website | http://www.perryfieldshigh.sandwell.sch.uk/ |
Perryfields Academy (formerly Perryfields High School) is a coeducational secondary school located on the Brandhall housing estate in Oldbury, West Midlands, England.
History
It has served the local community since 1956, first as a secondary modern school and then as a community comprehensive school with Mathematics and Computing College status.[2]
In May 2021 Perryfields High School converted to academy status and was renamed Perryfields Academy. The school is now sponsored by the Plantsbrook Learning Trust.[3][4]
School structure
The school has five house groups which pupils are split into: Pioneer, Mariner, Enterprise, Voyager and Challenger.
Ranking
In 2009, it was the highest ranking secondary school in Sandwell, with 74% of pupils gaining 5 or more GCSEs at grade C or above.[5][needs update]
Awards and honors
The school won the Diana Princess of Wales Anti-Bullying Award in 2006 for its policy on tackling bullying.[6]
References
- ^ "Perryfields High School Intro PDF" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 March 2012.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Perryfields High School Specialist Maths and Computing College - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
- ^ "Perryfields Academy - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
- ^ "Home | Plantsbrook Learning Trust - Sutton Coldfield". pblearningtrust.
- ^ "Secondary schools in Sandwell: GCSE-level". BBC. 10 January 2008. Retrieved 20 July 2013.
- ^ "'No bullying' policy award". Stourbridge News (orig. Halesowen News). 10 November 2006. Retrieved 20 July 2013.[permanent dead link] [dead link]