Perton Middle School vs Woodthorne Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 249 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Perton Middle School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 9–13
399 students
Woodthorne Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
396 students
| Measure | Perton Middle School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | Woodthorne Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #259 of 493 | #525 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2463 of 4,090 | #5410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 399 | 396 |
| Pupils on roll | 399 | 396 |
| Free school meals | 18.3% | 25% |
| Capacity filled | 83.1% | 94.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 52% | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 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.pertonmiddle.com/ | www.woodthorneprimary.org/ |
The verdict
- •Woodthorne Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.1 vs 39.9).
- •Woodthorne Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (69% vs 52%).
- •Woodthorne Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (13% vs 5%).
- •Perton Middle School is the larger school with 399 students compared with 396.
- •Perton Middle 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Perton Middle School better than Woodthorne Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodthorne Primary School ranks higher (62.1 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 Middle School and Woodthorne Primary School?
About 249 m in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Perton Middle School: 399. Woodthorne Primary School: 396. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Perton Middle School and Woodthorne Primary School rank in West Midlands?
Perton Middle School is 259th of 493 and Woodthorne Primary School is 525th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).