The Royal School, Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton · WV3 0EG

General information All-through School · 4-19 years Who goes here 1488 pupils, 33.1% FSM

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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

General Information

Address: Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG – View on map
Phone: 01902341230
Website: Visit school website
Headteacher: Mr Tom Macdonald
Age range: 4-19 years
Demand for places (Year 7, September 2026): 171 families put it first for 30 places – 57 for every 10 places. 12% of them were offered a place. 2 of the 30 places went to families living outside the council area. Children putting it first, for every 10 places: 2023 69 · 2024 79 · 2025 68 · 2026 57
Demand for places (Reception, September 2026): 123 families put it first for 90 places – 14 for every 10 places. 72% of them were offered a place. 10 of the 90 places went to families living outside the council area. Children putting it first, for every 10 places: 2023 19 · 2024 17 · 2025 14 · 2026 14
Sixth form: Yes
Intake: Mixed
Nursery provision: No

Who goes here

1488 pupils out of 1454 places At or near capacity

Pupils eligible for free school meals: 406
% eligible for free school meals: 33.1%
Pupil mix: 8 in 10 (more mixed than the Wolverhampton average)
English as an additional language: 50% (England 22%)

Staff

Teachers leaving each year

Teacher turnover: 22.2% a year (Wolverhampton 15.3%, typical in England 15.5%)
Where they went: about 54% moved to another school, 46% left state schools altogether (retirement, other careers, independent schools, abroad)
Data years: 2022/23 to 2024/25 (average of 3 years, DfE school workforce census)

Teachers who moved school or left state schools in the year after each November, as a share of all the school's teachers. Some turnover is healthy – retirements, promotions, moving house.

Behaviour

Awaiting Data

About this Behaviour status

We've asked this school for real behaviour figures under Freedom of Information and haven't had a response yet.

Across Wolverhampton: suspensions by reason

Suspensions for sexual misconduct: 26 (1.2 per 1,000 pupils; England 1.7)
Permanent exclusions for sexual misconduct: 0
Suspensions for bullying: 32 (1.5 per 1,000 pupils; England 1.9)
Suspensions for abuse against sexual orientation or gender identity: 14 (0.6 per 1,000 pupils; England 0.8)
Data year: 2024/25 (DfE suspensions and exclusions statistics)

These are figures for all state secondary schools in Wolverhampton, not this school's own – the government doesn't publish them school by school. A suspension can have up to three reasons. Most sexual harassment between pupils never leads to a suspension, so these figures show only part of the picture.

Attendance

Overall absence: 5.1%
Persistently absent pupils: 12.1%
Data year: 2024/25

About persistent absence

A pupil is counted as "persistently absent" if they miss 10% or more of their possible school sessions - roughly one day in every two weeks. Schools and Ofsted both pay close attention to this figure specifically, since it can highlight a pattern the overall absence rate alone might hide.

SEN

No dedicated Unit or Resourced Provision

SEN Unit and Resourced Provision

Most mainstream schools don't have a dedicated SEN Unit or Resourced Provision - it isn't a mark against a school that doesn't, just a different kind of setup than one that does.

Pupils on SEN Support: 12.2%
Pupils with an EHC Plan: 3.4%
Data year: 2025/26

Most common needs - SEN Support

Speech, language and communications needs: 59 pupils
Social, emotional and mental health: 40 pupils
Specific learning difficulty: 29 pupils
SEN support but no specialist assessment of type of need: 17 pupils
Moderate learning difficulty: 11 pupils

Most common needs - EHC Plan

Moderate learning difficulty: 14 pupils
Speech, language and communications needs: 13 pupils
Autistic spectrum disorder: 11 pupils
Social, emotional and mental health: 6 pupils
Physical disability: 3 pupils

These figures show the makeup of the school.

About these SEND figures

These figures give a sense of the makeup of the school - they aren't a judgement on the quality of support provided.

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SafeguardingSafeguarding (parent rating)How parents rate the school on keeping children safe - how safe their child feels, and how well concerns are listened to and acted on. It's parents' experience, not an inspection result; Ofsted checks safeguarding separately.

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Educational Attainment

Good 2019 report

About this Ofsted rating

Ofsted changed how it rates schools in the last couple of years, so ratings from different years aren't always on the same scale - that's why we show the year alongside every rating.

SecondaryGCSE results, Year 11

Attainment 8 score: 43.3
Compared with the area: 2.3 points below the Wolverhampton average (45.6)
Compared with schools with similar pupils: Below (−3.3 points against an expected 46.6)
Grade 4+ in English and maths: 56% (Wolverhampton 62%, England 65%) Falling
Data year: 2024/25

View the School Context Comparator – how this school's results compare with schools teaching similar pupils.

GCSE results over time

This schoolWolverhampton averageEngland↘ Falling Down 7.2 points since 2022/23. In 2024/25 this school was 2.3 points below the Wolverhampton average (45.6).

About the Attainment 8 score

Attainment 8 measures a pupil's average result across 8 GCSE-equivalent qualifications (English and maths count double). It shows how pupils performed, not how much progress they made getting there - a school with a higher score doesn't necessarily add more value, since pupils often arrive with different starting points. Progress 8 is the measure designed to account for that, but it currently can't be calculated for any school for the two most recent academic years, due to a nationwide gap in the data caused by COVID-19 disruption to Key Stage 2 testing.

12th of 21 all-through schools in Wolverhampton for Attainment 8

#10Coppice Performing Arts School43.8
#11Aldersley High School43.5
#12The Royal School, Wolverhampton43.3
#13Smestow Academy42.6
#14Ormiston SWB Academy42.0

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Attainment 8 ranking

Illustrative MVP scores - not based on verified data yet.

Rank School Score

#1Wolverhampton Girls' High School75.4
#2Thomas Telford University Technical College53.7
#3Highfields School51.7
#4St Edmund's Catholic Academy50.2
#5The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton49.4
#6Heath Park49.3
#7Wednesfield Academy44.9
#8Moseley Park44.8
#9St Peter's Collegiate Academy44.8
#10Coppice Performing Arts School43.8
#11Aldersley High School43.5
#12The Royal School, Wolverhampton43.3
#13Smestow Academy42.6
#14Ormiston SWB Academy42.0
#15St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall41.4
#16St Matthias School40.6
#17Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy40.4
#18Moreton School39.3
#19Colton Hills Community School39.2
#20St Regis Church of England Academy36.5
#21Ormiston NEW Academy35.7

Leaver Destinations

In education, employment, or training a year later: 94.0%
Went into further education: 91.0%
Data year: 2024/25

About leaver destinations

This shows where a school's Year 11 leavers were recorded the following year - in a "sustained" destination means in education, an apprenticeship, or employment for at least 6 months, not just enrolled briefly. It's a different picture from exam results alone, and can highlight schools that support pupils well beyond just their GCSE grades.

GCSE Subjects Offered

English Language
Maths (General)
English Literature
Biology
Chemistry (General)
Physics (General)
History
Business Studies
Science Double Award
D & T
Computer Science
Geography
Art & Design
Music Studies (General)
Sociology
Sports Studies
German
Punjabi
French Language
Statistics
Russian

About this subject list

This isn't the school's own description of its curriculum - it's real DfE exam entry data, showing which GCSE subjects this school's pupils were actually entered for in 2024/25. A subject not appearing here may still be taught but had no pupils entered that year, so treat this as a helpful guide rather than a complete guarantee - it's worth confirming directly with the school for the year your child would actually study.

PrimaryYear 6 SATs results

Year 6 SATs results

Met the expected standard in reading, writing & maths: 52% (England 62%)
Reached the higher standard: 3% (England 8%)
Compared with the area: 14 percentage points below the Wolverhampton average (66%)
Compared with schools with similar pupils: As expected (3-year average 61% against an expected 63%)
3-year average (expected standard): 61%
Expected standard by subject: Reading 71% · Writing 71% · Maths 62% · Grammar, punctuation & spelling 68%
Average test scores: reading 104, maths 101
Based on: 90 Year 6 pupils, 2024/25

View the School Context Comparator – how this school's SATs results compare with schools teaching similar pupils.

SATs results over time

This schoolWolverhampton averageEngland↘ Falling Down 20 percentage points since 2022/23. In 2024/25 this school was 14 percentage points below the Wolverhampton average (66%).

Year 6 SATs: 57th of 63 junior and primary schools in the area

=55Bhylls Acre Primary School53%
=55Bushbury Hill Primary School53%
#57The Royal School, Wolverhampton52%
=58Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy43%
=58St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy43%

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Year 6 SATs ranking

Junior and primary schools in this area, ranked by the % of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (official DfE results, 2024/25). Schools with the same result share a place (shown as =). In small schools one or two children can move a school several places, so treat close positions as roughly equal.

Rank School Score

#1Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton89%
#2Oak Meadow Primary School87%
#3Spring Vale Primary School85%
#4Parkfield Primary School84%
#5Whitgreave Primary School81%
#6St Anthony's Catholic Primary Academy80%
=7Holy Rosary Catholic Primary Academy79%
=7SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy79%
=7St Stephen's Church of England Primary School79%
=10Edward the Elder Primary School78%
=10St Jude's Church of England Primary Academy78%
=10St Mary's Catholic Primary Academy78%
=10Woodfield Primary School78%
=14Loxdale Primary School77%
=14Stow Heath Primary School77%
=16Bushbury Lane Academy76%
=16St Michael's Catholic Primary Academy and Nursery76%
=16West Park Primary School76%
=19Lanesfield Primary School73%
=19Long Knowle Primary School73%
=19Manor Primary School73%
#22Wilkinson Primary School72%
#23Elston Hall Primary School71%
=24D'Eyncourt Primary School70%
=24St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy70%
=26Bilston Church of England Primary School69%
=26Claregate Primary School69%
=26Hill Avenue Academy69%
=26Woodthorne Primary School69%
=30Castlecroft Primary School67%
=30Eastfield Primary School67%
=30Perry Hall Primary School67%
=30St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School67%
=34Goldthorn Park Primary School65%
=34Villiers Primary School65%
=34Wodensfield Primary School65%
=37Field View Primary School64%
=37SS Peter and Paul Catholic Primary Academy & Nursery64%
=37Trinity CofE Primary Academy64%
=40St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy63%
=40Wood End Primary School63%
=42Berrybrook Primary School62%
=42Springdale Primary School62%
=42St Martin's Church of England Primary School62%
#45Dunstall Hill Primary School59%
=46Graiseley Primary School57%
=46Grove Primary Academy57%
#48Christ Church (Church of England) Junior School56%
=49Palmers Cross Primary School55%
=49St Alban's Church of England Primary Academy55%
=49Woden Primary School55%
=52East Park Academy54%
=52Stowlawn Primary School54%
=52Warstones Primary School54%
=55Bhylls Acre Primary School53%
=55Bushbury Hill Primary School53%
#57The Royal School, Wolverhampton52%
=58Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy43%
=58St Thomas' Church of England Primary Academy43%
#60Rakegate Primary School41%
#61Holy Trinity Catholic Primary School38%
#62Northwood Park Primary School33%
#63St Paul's Church of England Aided Primary School31%

View full Ofsted inspection report

11th of 11 all-through schools in Wolverhampton for Ofsted rating

#9St Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallGood
#10The Khalsa Academy WolverhamptonGood
#11The Royal School, WolverhamptonGood

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Ofsted Rating ranking

Based on real Ofsted ratings (via official DfE data) for schools on the same four-word grading scale.

Rank School Score

#1Wolverhampton Girls' High SchoolOutstanding
#2Aldersley High SchoolGood
#3Colton Hills Community SchoolGood
#4Coppice Performing Arts SchoolGood
#5Moreton SchoolGood
#6Our Lady and St Chad Catholic AcademyGood
#7St Edmund's Catholic AcademyGood
#8St Matthias SchoolGood
#9St Thomas More Catholic School, WillenhallGood
#10The Khalsa Academy WolverhamptonGood
#11The Royal School, WolverhamptonGood

Financials

Spending per pupil: £8,685 (2024-25)

About this spending figure

A higher or lower position here isn't a sign of a better or worse school - schools have different needs and circumstances - but it can help reassure you that a school has sufficient funding behind your child's education.

4th of 21 all-through schools in Wolverhampton for spending per pupil

#2Smestow Academy£9,931
#3Highfields School£9,017
#4The Royal School, Wolverhampton£8,685
#5Ormiston NEW Academy£8,679
#6Ormiston SWB Academy£8,415

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Spending Per Pupil ranking

Based on official DfE financial return data (Consistent Financial Reporting / Academies Accounts Return) - not a ranking of school quality.

Rank School Score

#1St Matthias School£10,747
#2Smestow Academy£9,931
#3Highfields School£9,017
#4The Royal School, Wolverhampton£8,685
#5Ormiston NEW Academy£8,679
#6Ormiston SWB Academy£8,415
#7Heath Park£8,271
#8St Thomas More Catholic School, Willenhall£8,257
#9St Regis Church of England Academy£8,238
#10Our Lady and St Chad Catholic Academy£8,177
#11Aldersley High School£8,130
#12Wednesfield Academy£7,988
#13Moreton School£7,952
#14The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton£7,770
#15Coppice Performing Arts School£7,675
#16St Edmund's Catholic Academy£7,540
#17Colton Hills Community School£7,521
#18St Peter's Collegiate Academy£7,512
#19Moseley Park£7,487
#20Thomas Telford University Technical College£7,320
#21Wolverhampton Girls' High School£6,473

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General Information

Who goes here

Staff

Teachers leaving each year

Behaviour

Across Wolverhampton: suspensions by reason

Attendance

SEN

Most common needs - SEN Support

Most common needs - EHC Plan

Educational Attainment

Attainment 8 ranking

Leaver Destinations ?

GCSE Subjects Offered ?

Year 6 SATs ranking

Ofsted Rating ranking

Financials

Spending Per Pupil ranking

Leaver Destinations

GCSE Subjects Offered