The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG · Wolverhampton · all-through school
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7th of 20 secondary schools in Wolverhampton we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.7/10 against 707 of them, against 6.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 46.0 · 53 | 30% | 1.58 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.35 · 76 | 25% | 1.90 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 45.7 · 48 | 10% | 0.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Royal School, Wolverhampton overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2025. In 2024/25, 33.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 43.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.35 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including cardboard engineering, jewellery-making, den building, and Lego Therapy. Sports options cover rock-climbing, archery, quidditch, and rugby, while arts activities include modern dance and ukulele. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,488 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,454. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who need
What Ofsted said about The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Overview
The report confirms that The Royal School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” It describes a school where pupils “enjoy coming” and take “significant pride in the diversity of the school community.” The institution is characterised as a “well-ordered and tolerant community” with high expectations for achievement and behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “wide set of rich opportunities” and an “ambitious” curriculum that is being refined.
- Teachers generally “check the understanding of pupils well,” ensuring misconceptions are spotted and closed.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is well-developed, with needs “identified clearly” and staff using information effectively.
- Attendance is high, supported by “clear processes and systems” to review absence.
- The school offers an “extensive offer for pupils’ personal development,” including significant time for extra-curricular activities and preparation for future destinations.
Areas to improve
- Ensure the new behaviour policy is applied consistently and provide ongoing support for vulnerable pupils who struggle to meet high expectations, reducing suspensions.
- Provide guidance to teachers to ensure they select appropriate strategies that allow all pupils to “practise and apply what they know” and close gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 47.1 |
| 2024/25 | 43.3 |
| 2025/26 | 45.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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