SchoolScoresThe Royal School, Wolverhampton
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form · Boarding
Part of THE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG
01902 341230 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
This school hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet. New schools are usually inspected within their first few years.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
117 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wolverhampton comparisons use the 12 of its 23 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 11 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 7th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 53% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 84% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 43% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 87% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 34% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 57 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 42% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 49% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 102 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 10 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 62% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 70% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 37 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 7 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 75% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 8th highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wolverhampton. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 78% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 8%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wolverhampton figures pool parents at the Wolverhampton schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
52% — 13 points below the Wolverhampton average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 65% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
120 pupils in this year group.
33% — 6 points below the Wolverhampton average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33% | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.3 | 44.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
115 pupils in this year group.
94% — 4 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 94% | 90% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 60% | 45% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 3% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 23% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 1% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 94% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
122 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 17% | 21% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 35% | 44% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 29.2 | 31.5 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 333 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 42 | 0% | 10% | 26% |
| Biology | 40 | 5% | 13% | 27% |
| Mathematics | 38 | 16% | 39% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 35 | 3% | 20% | 30% |
| Business Studies:Single | 32 | 0% | 6% | 16% |
| Psychology | 30 | 0% | 13% | 19% |
| English Literature | 23 | 0% | 17% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 21 | 0% | 10% | 24% |
| Physics | 15 | 0% | 27% | 31% |
| History | 10 | 0% | 20% | 23% |
| Sociology | 10 | 0% | 0% | 20% |
| Government and Politics | 9 | 0% | 11% | 26% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geography, Art and Design (Fine Art), Art and Design (Textiles), Spanish, French, Punjabi.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
125 students in this year group.
86% — 11 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 7 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 86% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 10% | 18% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 86% | 86% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
93 students in this year group.
73% — 8 points above the Wolverhampton average, and 13 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 73% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 18% | 17% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 73% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wolverhampton. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 6 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 171 |
| Of those, offered a place | 21 (12%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 752 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 7.9 · 2025: 6.8 · 2026: 5.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 90 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 123 |
| Of those, offered a place | 88 (72%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 276 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.7 · 2025: 1.4 · 2026: 1.4
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wolverhampton | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 18th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 60% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.3% | 46.2%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.5% | 2.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 17th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 15.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 91% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 48.7% | 31.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 6th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 94% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 5.1% | 7.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 92% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 20.5%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 12th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 73% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.6 | 11.6 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Lower than 63% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 5.2% | 6.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded6 pupils | 0.40% | 0.27% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 86% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8 | 15.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 12th highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.4 | 10.9 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 23 state secondary schools in Wolverhampton. Higher than 76% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.8% | 12.5%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Progress Schools - Wolverhampton 0.7 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Colton Hills Community School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2023 · 25% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wolverhampton Grammar School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 42% A*/A at A level
- St Peter's Collegiate Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 37% grade 5+ English and maths
- Wolverhampton Girls' High School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Thomas Telford University Technical College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Edmund's Catholic Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Highfields School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Khalsa Academy Wolverhampton 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 52% grade 5+ English and maths
- Smestow Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 3 strong, 4 expected · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Royal School, Wolverhampton's Ofsted rating?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton hasn't had a graded Ofsted inspection yet.
How did The Royal School, Wolverhampton do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 33% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
72% of the 117 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Royal School, Wolverhampton to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Royal School, Wolverhampton oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 171 families put The Royal School, Wolverhampton as their first choice for 30 places: about 6 first-choice applications for every place. 21 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143101.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.