The Royal School, Wolverhampton

A good free schools school in Wolverhampton. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Royal School, Wolverhampton.

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

Official inspection outcomes

Good
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.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Penn Road
Wolverhampton, WV30EG
Phone
1902341230
Website
theroyalschool.co.uk/

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143101
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG
Website
https://theroyalschool.co.uk/
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON
Capacity
1454 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

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%

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)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

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

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

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Nisi Dominus Frustra"

Respect Trust Community Initiative Risk

Non-denominational

Extracurriculars

Sports

Swimming

Facilities

Chapel Swimming pool complex Dining room Science block Gymnasium Infirmary Laundry Headmaster's House

Curriculum Highlights

Excellence in the Arts Excellence in Sport Excellence in STEM Extended day enrichment

Financial Information

No day fees