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Perton First School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Perton First School is a community primary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 2–9, with 277 pupils, and a capacity of 300 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

2–9

Age range

277

Pupils

300

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Perton First School Catchment Area Information

The catchment area for Perton First School is set by Staffordshire and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →

Perton First School — School Information

Full address
Manston Drive, Perton, Wolverhampton, WV6 7LX
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
2–9 years
Free school meals
12.6% of pupils
DfE URN
124177

Other Primary Schools in Wolverhampton

If Perton First School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Wolverhampton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Perton First School

Is Perton First School oversubscribed?

Perton First School is operating close to its capacity of 300 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Perton First School?

Admission to Perton First School is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Perton First School cover?

Perton First School is a primary school in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 2–9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Perton First School?

Perton First School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.