Oldbury Academy
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Oldbury, B68 8NE
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 18% in England
16 of 19 in Sandwell
Pupils
1,193
First preferences per place
0.49
2026/27
Absence
8.6%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 40.8 | 37.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30% | 36% | 31% | |
| Average English grade | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.3 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 30% | 33% | 34% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.08 | -0.09 | — |
50% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Q3 Academy Langley · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 20% in England
- Bristnall Hall Academy · 0.7 mi · Outstanding · Bottom 50% in England
- Perryfields Academy · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 26% in England
- Holly Lodge High School College of Science · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 22% in England
- St Michael's Church of England High School · 1.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
- Leasowes High School · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 25% in England
Best secondary schools in Oldbury (Sandwell) · Best secondary schools in West Midlands
The neighbourhood
Oldbury Academy is in Langley Green (typical home £245,000, crime high).
What is Oldbury Academy's Ofsted rating?
Oldbury Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Oldbury Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Oldbury Academy is in the bottom 18% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.