Perry Hall Primary School, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Perry Hall provides a nurturing environment where children thrive from day one in the nursery through to Year 6. The school excels at teaching children to read fluently and confidently, with expert phonics teaching and carefully matched reading books. Pupils develop strong behaviour and respect for others, supported by high staff expectations and a calm, welcoming atmosphere.
Key Strengths
- Excellent early years provision with strong foundation for learning and development - rated Outstanding
- Highly effective reading programme with high-quality phonics teaching, helping pupils become fluent and confident readers
- Well-designed, broad curriculum with clear progression; pupils successfully link prior learning to new topics
- Strong support for pupils with SEND through effective identification of needs and curriculum adaptations
- Positive behaviour and attendance with calm, respectful environment throughout the school
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always address pupils' misconceptions and errors in a timely manner, leading to repeated mistakes and knowledge gaps
- Need to ensure all staff have consistent knowledge and skills to identify and correct misconceptions effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with clear procedures in place to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Football, gardening, basketball, netball, prefect roles, Play Pal leader roles, educational visits including residential visits, National Trust venue visits, bee farm visits
Perry Hall Primary School is a happy and welcoming school where pupils feel safe and flourish in a supportive atmosphere. The school maintains good quality of education with an outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
34.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
38 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 80%. Maths has remained stable at around 75%. Writing has remained stable at around 75%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.8
Infant (KS1)
30.1
KS2
15
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
120%
Over capacity
502 pupils
420 capacity
82 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,705
Applications
3,170
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
98.3%
Primary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
5.53601%
Overall absence
15.7754%
Persistent absence
374
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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