Best secondary schools in Oldbury (Sandwell) (2026)
Oldbury (Sandwell) has 4 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Q3 Academy Langley, in the top 20% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 45.3, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Oldbury (Sandwell) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 20% in England |
Q3 Academy Langley Oldbury (Sandwell) · Christian |
53.9 | 51.8 | 50% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 50% in England |
Bristnall Hall Academy Oldbury (Sandwell) |
47.2 | 48.1 | 38% | Outstanding | |
3 Bottom 26% in England |
Perryfields Academy Oldbury (Sandwell) |
41.4 | 43.8 | 38% | No rating | |
4 Bottom 18% in England |
Oldbury Academy Oldbury (Sandwell) |
39.1 | 37.4 | 31% | Good |
Other towns in West Midlands
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Dudley
- Halesowen
- Kingswinford
- Royal Sutton Coldfield
- Solihull
- Stourbridge
- Walsall
- West Bromwich
- Willenhall
- Wolverhampton
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What is the best secondary school in Oldbury (Sandwell)?
On exam results over the last three years, Q3 Academy Langley is the top-ranked secondary school in Oldbury (Sandwell), in the top 20% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.