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The Royal School, Wolverhampton

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mark Heywood

corporate_fareTHE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON

location_onWolverhampton, WV3 0EG

language Visit Website phone 1902341230

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2019

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Students

1,468

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Attainment 8

43.3

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Wolverhampton

#2,042 of 3,216 nationally

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The Royal School, Wolverhampton is a Free schools secondary school in Wolverhampton, serving ages 4-19. Rated Good by Ofsted. Highly competitive: 1.7× more applications than places — plan well ahead.

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School Summary

The Royal School, Wolverhampton is a free schools in Wolverhampton, admitting pupils aged 4-19. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON. The school has approximately 1,510 pupils on roll, of whom 31% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3, placing the school #12 in Wolverhampton and #2,042 of 3,216 nationally. 33.30% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 8.7% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 3% achieving the higher standard. The school ranks #60 of 20 primaries in Wolverhampton and #10,467 of 3,216 nationally.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 35.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 16.8% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.2 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2019. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.7× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 18.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 3 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

43.3

Grade 5+ E&M

33.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)8.7%

Entering EBacc10.80%

EBacc APS3.56

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.35

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc13.60%

EBacc APS3.82

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc16%

EBacc APS4.14

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.42

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20%

EBacc APS4.38

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.11

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS4.58

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS4.84

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.2

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Students

120

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*3.3%

Achieving A*–A16.8%

Achieving A*–B35.4%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate96.7%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.11

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

114

Retention rate95.60%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

117

Retention rate95.70%

2022

Avg Grade

C-

Students

Retention rate95.7%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

52%

LA 60%

Reading71% LA 72%

Writing71% LA 68%

Maths62% LA 69%

Read SS

104

Maths SS

101

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

60%

LA 59%England 61%

Reading80% LA 71% · Eng 74%

Writing78% LA 69% · Eng 72%

Maths67% LA 69% · Eng 73%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

103

GPS SS

105

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

72%

LA 59%England 60%

Reading86% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Writing82% LA 69% · Eng 71%

Maths84% LA 70% · Eng 73%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

106

GPS SS

107

Progress (0 = national avg)

0.6

Read

LA -0.3

-0.7 to 1.9

0.3

Write

LA 0.1

-1.0 to 1.5

1.2

Maths

LA 0.0

0.0 to 2.4

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 60%England 65%

Reading77% LA 68% · Eng 73%

Writing80% LA 74% · Eng 78%

Maths61% LA 71% · Eng 79%

Read SS

105

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

-1.3

Read

LA 0.4

-2.8 to 0.3

-1.6

Write

LA 0.6

-3.0 to -0.2

-4.3

Maths

LA -0.1

-5.7 to -3.0

2018

R/W/M Expected Standard

69%

LA 62%

Reading87% LA 72%

Writing79% LA 76%

Maths84% LA 72%

Read SS

106

Maths SS

105

GPS SS

108

Progress (0 = national avg)

-0.8

Read

LA 0.6

-2.2 to 0.6

-2.4

Write

LA 0.9

-3.8 to -1

-1.7

Maths

LA 0.3

-3 to -0.4

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

04 March 2025

Inspection Report

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02 July 2019

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

1 Evaluations

2019-07-02

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.5%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.3%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

3pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,510 pupils. During this period, there were 38 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.5%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,510	38	2.5%	7.3%	3
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,512	46	3.0%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,495	22	1.5%	7.4%	4
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,493	33	2.2%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,491	34	2.3%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,471	13	0.9%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,468	15	1.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,477	20	1.4%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,444	23	1.6%	4.7%	1
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,450	17	1.2%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,455	22	1.5%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,412	30	2.1%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,413	22	1.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,416	30	2.1%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,363	1	0.1%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,363	26	1.9%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,362	27	2.0%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,250	11	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,255	20	1.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,256	27	2.1%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,182	18	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,187	11	0.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,199	8	0.7%	3.7%	2
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,002	6	0.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,002	4	0.4%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,007	4	0.4%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 61 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 55 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 24 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 19 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 12 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils