Oldbury Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Oldbury Academy
Address: Pound Road
Town/City: Oldbury
County: West Midlands
Postcode: B68 8NE
Telephone Number: 0121 533 3750
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Stour Vale Academy Trust
Sponsor: Stour Vale Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Barry Morley
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1193 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 53.6%

Location and administration

URN: 137701
DfE Number: 333/4110
UKPRN: 10035478
UPRN: 32081577
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Sandwell (E08000028)
Constituency: Smethwick (E14001478)
Electoral Ward: Langley (E05016620)

Easting & Northing: 399415E, 286916N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 28' 50.9" N 2° 0' 35.67" W
Plus Code: 9C4VFXJR+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Jerome Asedegbega - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Debbie Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 3 October 2028.
  • Mr Paul Edwards - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Mrs Jane Gowing - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Dr Nicolas Griggs - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 December 2011 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 November 2027.
  • Aimee Hampton - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mr Barry Morley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mark White - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 September 2027.