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The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV3 0EG, Wolverhampton
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.2 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,510
Capacity
1,454
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a solid percentage of students progressing to university, this all-through school offers a supportive environment for learners aged 4 to 19. While GCSE attainment is slightly below the national average, with 56% achieving a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction stands at 72%, indicating a generally positive experience for families. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 11% and limited higher standard achievements at KS2 suggest areas for improvement in academic rigor.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.3 | Bottom 36% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 56% | Bottom 24% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 33% | Bottom 23% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 4% | Bottom 6% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 52% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | No UK data |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 73% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 18% | Average |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (117 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
84%
My child is happy
84%
Good range of subjects
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School has high expectations
80%
School keeps me informed
79%
My child makes good progress
79%
School supports development
74%
I'd recommend this school
72%
Behaviour is good
71%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian31.5%
White British16.0%
Black African12.8%
Asian Other6.3%
Asian Pakistani6.3%
Mixed Other6.1%
Black Other4.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.6%
White Other3.4%
Black Caribbean3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Asian Chinese1.1%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.57210, -2.13815 · WV3 0EG
School details
Local authorityWolverhampton
RegionWest Midlands
URN143101
School typeFree schools
Websitetheroyalschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Royal School, Wolverhampton rated by Ofsted?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is The Royal School, Wolverhampton a good school?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton scores 42.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
Based on 117 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Royal School, Wolverhampton receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Royal School, Wolverhampton in GCSEs?
The Royal School, Wolverhampton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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