Perton Primary Academy, Wolverhampton

In its own words: "We have twelve well resourced class bases including a spacious nursery, library and music area. The grounds consist of a large playground, generous sports field and outside classroom. We offer before and after school club throughout the year. Pupils have access to iPads and laptops to make regular links to the computing curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Here at Perton Primary Academy, together with our Local Academy Council and high calibre, dedicated staff, we look forward to a valued partnership with our parents over the next academic year. At school, we currently uphold and celebrate six key values to be Proud, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Thoughtful, Open-Minded and Nurturing."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Sunday 10 January 2027. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Perton Primary Academy as their first choice and 63 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Perton Primary Academy are Perton First School (0.3 miles, Good); Woodthorne Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 84% reading, 85% maths); Christ Church (Church of England) Infant and Nursery School (0.8 miles, Outstanding); and Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School (0.9 miles, Good, 67% reading, 61% maths).

Perton Primary Academy is one of 21 schools run by Staffordshire University Academies Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 68% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

9.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (73%), Mixed (13%) and Black (6%).

Perton Primary Academy had 12 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Bilbrook Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sainsbury's Store (adjacent), 240 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Perton Primary Academy stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Perton Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Perton Primary Academy are Perton Middle School (0.4 miles), St Regis Church of England Academy (0.7 miles) and Smestow Academy (1.2 miles).