Welcome to primary school near Wolverhampton where 'everyone is always smiling'

Headteacher Vicky Jackson said this is part of what makes the Sandown Drive school a special place to be.

Mrs Jackson told the Express & Star: "The children make it unique because they all follow the 'Perton Values' and the staff are really dedicated - they go above and beyond for the activities they give to the children and they are approachable for both the parents and children."

One way pupils are able to apply the school's values is when they are out and about in the community, which they do so during regular visits to a local dementia café and assisted living home where they sing to residents.

Alongside contributing to the wider community, the wellbeing of pupils is a key focus at Perton Primary Academy.

The school has a dedicated wellbeing room where youngsters can go to take part in activities and build on their self-esteem.

Mrs Jackson, who is from Essington, said: "We have been in contact with a company called 'Bee Well' who come into schools and do wellbeing sessions - it is all about encouraging children to be confident and look after their wellbeing.

"They come in weekly, they are really good. It is just fun activities where pupils are working together and developing self-esteem.

"Wellbeing is really important to us, we have a wellbeing lead and have 'wellbeing days', making sure children are happy."

The school, which has around 240 pupils on roll, has recently seem some changes - including to its nursery play area.

The space now features new flooring, picnic benches and balance-bikes for the youngsters. It was renovated in November with funding from the Staffordshire University Academies Trust, which the school forms a part of.

Perton Primary Academy is also set to open its new reading area within the next two months and has invested into new computer equipment to enhance its ICT curriculum.

Mrs Jackson spoke passionately about the school's enrichment curriculum, which includes a range of after-school clubs for youngsters to take part in such as learning how to drum or sing and play the piano.

The headteacher said she hopes to give pupils "opportunities they can really excel in".

Mrs Jackson is in her third year in her post and spoke of feeling proud to work there.

She explained: "When you walk around it is so welcoming and friendly. Everyone is always smiling - they can't do enough for each other.

"The children are really lovely children. They are kind to each other and you feel it."