The Royal School, Wolverhampton

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Wolverhampton, WV30EG Ofsted: Good Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
62.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.35
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 66.4%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 60.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
37.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 2.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 July 2019
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Location & Contact

Address
Penn Road
Wolverhampton, WV30EG
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School Information

URN
143101
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG
Ofsted rating
Good
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
46 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
93
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,493 pupils
4-19

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,493
Free School Meals
28.4% (424 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.7% (55 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
67.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
14.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
6.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
64%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
103 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
6.0%

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Mathematics (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(24 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Biology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(33 students)
D&T Product Design (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
History (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(12 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
66.4 (+14.4 vs average)
Education Continuation:
67.0 (+10.9 vs average)
Attainment 8:
47.1 (+7.6 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.9 (5.6 below average)
Progress 8:
0.35 (+0.5 vs average)