Perry Barr

Largely residential, Perry Barr is situated to the north of Birmingham and is home to around 9,000 early years children.

Perry Barr district covers the wards of Birchfield, part of Aston, Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, Holyhead, Lozells, part of Oscott, and Perry Barr.

Perry Barr is part of the BEYN North Cluster of districts.

Perry Barr Facts

Did you know…

Outline of a hand making a rock sign with the index and pinkie fingers extended

Ozzy Osbourne, known as The Prince of Darkness, co-founder of the heavy metal band Black Sabbath, grew up in Aston.

James Watt, the renowned engineer, lived in the Handsworth Wood ward of Perry Barr.

The poet, Benjamin Zephaniah, was born in the Perry Barr ward of Handsworth.

How it works

Each district has a dedicated Steering Group made up of representatives (maximum of 10) from across the early years sector, who meet twice a year. 


The District Steering Group has a core membership of five people who attend every meeting, comprising: 

  • One of the BEYN Strategic Cluster Leads/Early Education Advisors 

  • One of the named District Early Years Consultants 

  • At least one representative from
    the PVI sector 

  • At least one representative from
    a Primary School 

  • At least one representative from
    the District Family Hub 


With up to five additional members, representing: 

  • Childminders

  • Maintained Nursery Schools

  • Out-of-School provision

  • Special Schools 


District Steering Groups are also supported by city-wide representatives from: 

  • Area SENCO Team

  • BCC Early Years & Childcare Service

  • Further and Higher Education

  • HEART Midlands Early Years Stronger Practice Hub

  • Occupational Therapists

  • Speech & Language Therapists

  • Startwell 

Who’s Who in Perry Barr

Strategic Cluster Leads: Sharon Eeles and Christina Meakin

BEYN Early Education Advisors: Louisa Sparke (Lead),  Danielle Banner, Natalie Phillips

BCC Early Years Consultant: Ellee Gunnell

Area SENCO: Natalie Cook

District Representative on EY Forum: Danielle Connolly

For district-related enquiries, contact
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All about Perry Barr

The Perry Barr District Data Profile provides insight into local trends. You can download and use the profile to help you plan thoughtfully and strengthen outcomes for children. 

We also use this data to guide our planning so we can focus on what will make the biggest difference. 

Download Perry Barr District Profile