Perton First School vs Woodthorne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km 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
Woodthorne Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
| Measure | Perton First School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Woodthorne Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 82 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #152 of 1,690 | #525 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1855 of 15,697 | #5410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 278 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 278 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 9.7% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 92.7% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| 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.woodthorneprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Perton First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (82.1 vs 62.1).
- •Woodthorne Primary School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 278.
- •Perton First School is a local authority school while Woodthorne Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Woodthorne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Perton First School ranks higher (82.1 vs 62.1 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 Woodthorne Primary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perton First School: 278. Woodthorne Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perton First School and Woodthorne Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Perton First School is 152nd of 1,690 and Woodthorne Primary School is 525th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).