The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.20
Band 4Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 115 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 142 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,510
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wolverhampton
- Trust
- THE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON
- Head
- Mr Tom Macdonald (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0EG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGraiseley Primary School
Primary · 590m away
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 623m away
Bantock Primary School
Primary · 661m away
Woodfield Primary School
Primary · 911m away
Phoenix Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Primary · 1.1km away
Merridale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
Independent · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Royal School, Wolverhampton's Ofsted rating?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton currently has 1,510 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Royal School, Wolverhampton take?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton is in Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG, in the Wolverhampton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Royal School, Wolverhampton have a sixth form?
Yes, The Royal School, Wolverhampton has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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