Perton First School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Manston Drive Perton Wolverhampton Staffordshire WV6 7LX |
| Reference Number | 124177 |
Perton First School maintains its status as a good school, fostering a supportive and family-like atmosphere where students feel safe and valued. Pupils actively engage in their learning, demonstrating good manners and cooperation during lessons. The school is continuously striving to improve its curriculum delivery and ensure that all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), receive adequate support. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive, highlighting a strong connection between the school and the local community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 277 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.46%
Girls: 50.54% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 12.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 27 | 29 | 56 |
| 2 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 4 | 28 | 28 | 56 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| African | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 14 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Feb 2023 | School inspection |
| 27 Jun 2017 | Short inspection |
| 12 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 11 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy attending school and actively participate in their learning.
- Leaders and staff have high expectations for all pupils.
- The school provides a range of extracurricular activities and experiences.
- Teachers effectively support pupils' reading abilities with well-structured phonics lessons.
- There is a strong emphasis on pupils' well-being and safety.
Areas for Improvement
- In a small number of subjects, the curriculum is relatively new and not delivered as effectively as it could be.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 20 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 12 | 2 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Perton Primary Academy
Sandown Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 7PS |
0.29 miles |
|
Perton Middle School
Gainsborough Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV6 7NR |
0.6 miles |
|
Woodthorne Primary School
Woodthorne Road South, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XL |
0.75 miles |
|
Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School
Shaw Lane, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8EL |
1.05 miles |
|
Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School
Woodcote Road, Tettenhall Wood, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8LG |
1.17 miles |
|
Castlecroft Primary School
Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8HS |
1.61 miles |
|
Birches First School
Birches Avenue, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 2JG |
1.81 miles |
|
Westacre Infant School
Finchfield Hill, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9EP |
1.81 miles |
|
St Michael's CofE Primary Academy
Lower Street, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9AF |
1.84 miles |
|
Bhylls Acre Primary School
Bhylls Lane, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8DZ |
1.85 miles |
|
Newbridge Preparatory School
51 Newbridge Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV6 0LH |
1.88 miles |
|
Palmers Cross Primary School
Windermere Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9DF |
1.94 miles |
|
Codsall Middle School
Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PB |
1.98 miles |
|
St Christopher's Catholic Primary Academy
Wolverhampton Road, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1PF |
1.98 miles |
|
Uplands Junior School
Finchfield Road West, Finchfield, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 8BA |
2.06 miles |
|
SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery
Hordern Close, Hordern Road, Newbridge, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0HR |
2.12 miles |
|
Claregate Primary School
Chester Avenue, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 9JU |
2.18 miles |
|
St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy
Paget Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0DT |
2.21 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
Coleman Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0RH |
2.28 miles |
|
Lane Green First School
Bilbrook Road, Bilbrook, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1EU |
2.33 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Regis Church of England Academy
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XG |
0.88 miles |
|
Tettenhall Wood School
Regis Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8XF |
0.94 miles |
|
Wightwick Hall School
Tinacre Hill, Compton, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 8DA |
0.97 miles |
|
Smestow Academy
Windmill Crescent, Wolverhampton, WV3 8HU |
1.43 miles |
|
Tettenhall College Incorporated
Wood Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8QX |
1.54 miles |
|
Aurora Cedars School
39 Compton Road West, Compton, 39 Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DW |
1.76 miles |
|
St Edmund's Catholic Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
1.86 miles |
|
St Peter's Collegiate Academy
Compton Park, Compton Road West, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 9DU |
1.89 miles |
|
Codsall Community High School
Elliotts Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, WV8 1PQ |
2.03 miles |
|
Wolverhampton Girls' High School
Tettenhall Road, Tettenhall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0BY |
2.1 miles |
|
Aldersley High School
Barnhurst Lane, Codsall, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV8 1RT |
2.21 miles |
|
Pine Green Academy
Valley Park Campus, Cromer Gardens, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV6 0UB |
2.36 miles |
|
Wolverhampton Grammar School
Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB |
2.48 miles |
|
Penn Fields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT |
2.5 miles |
|
Highfields School
Boundary Way, Penn, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV4 4NT |
2.53 miles |
|
Park Lodge School
Park Lodge, 26 Park Avenue, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AH |
2.96 miles |
|
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
The Way Youth Zone, School Street, Wolverhampton, WV3 0NR |
3.26 miles |
|
Ormiston NEW Academy
Marsh Lane, Fordhouses, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV10 6SE |
3.29 miles |
|
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0EG |
3.32 miles |
|
The Gables Learning Centre
The Gables Learning Centre, Beamish Lane, Albrighton, Shropshire, WV7 3AG |
3.35 miles |