Perton First School vs Perton Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 959 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perton First School
Wolverhampton · Local authority primary · Ages 2–9
278 students
Perton Middle School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
399 students
| Measure | Perton First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Perton Middle School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,690 | #259 of 493 |
| National rank | #1855 of 15,697 | #2463 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 9–13 |
| Students | 278 | 399 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 399 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 18.3% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 83.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.perton-first.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.pertonmiddle.com/ |
The verdict
- •Perton First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 39.9).
- •Perton Middle School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Perton First School better than Perton Middle School?
On the Success Index (England), Perton First School ranks higher (82.1 vs 39.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Perton First School and Perton Middle School?
About 959 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perton First School: 278. Perton Middle School: 399. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perton First School and Perton Middle School rank in West Midlands?
Perton First School is 152nd of 1,690 and Perton Middle School is 259th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).