Perton First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV6 7LX · Staffordshire
#152 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands
#1855 of 15,697 nationally
About Perton First School
Perton First School is a local authority primary located in Wolverhampton, in the Staffordshire local authority of West Midlands, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 278 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 82.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 152nd of 1,690 ranked primary schools in West Midlands. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (82th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 278; capacity filled 92.7%.
There are 110 schools in Wolverhampton; Perton First School ranks 7th of 106 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)9.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Perton First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 278
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 9.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 92.7%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Perton First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Perton Primary Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
239 students · 473 m away
Perton Middle School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
399 students · 959 m away
Woodthorne Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students · 1.2 km away
St Regis Church of England Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
798 students · 1.4 km away
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
203 students · 1.7 km away
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
244 students · 1.9 km away
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
589 students · 2.3 km away
Tettenhall College Incorporated
Wolverhampton · Independent all-through · Ages 2–18
431 students · 2.5 km away
Castlecroft Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
228 students · 2.6 km away
Birches First School
WOLVERHAMPTON · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
175 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in West Midlands with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Hampton Dene Primary School
Hereford · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
278 students
West Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
278 students
Tenacres First School
Redditch · Local authority primary · Ages 5–9
277 students
World's End Infant and Nursery School
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
280 students
Abbey Infant School
Smethwick · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
280 students
Kingsland Primary School (NC)
Birmingham · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
281 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Perton First School a good school?
Perton First School has a Success Index (England) of 82.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #152 of 1,690 in West Midlands. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Perton First School rank in West Midlands?
Perton First School ranks #152 of 1,690 primary schools in West Midlands and #1855 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Perton First School?
Perton First School had 278 students in 2025.
Is Perton First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Perton First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Perton First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Perton First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.