The Royal School, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 years agoOverall
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2019 inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
A plain-English summary of the full inspection report is coming soon.
Fees (2025)
Boarding fee
£5,580/term
£16,740/yr
At a Glance
33.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
117 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 80% to 71%. Maths has declined from 67% to 62%. Writing has declined from 78% to 71%.
Class Sizes
24.1
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
59
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
1,488 pupils
1,454 capacity
34 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Wolverhampton
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Wolverhampton
Admissions Demand - Wolverhampton
Places available
3,906
Applications
3,539
Got 1st preference
71.0%
Got preferred school
91.8%
Secondary admissions across Wolverhampton (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.05768%
Overall absence
12.13463%
Persistent absence
1,129
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Graiseley Primary School
St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School
Bantock Primary School
Woodfield Primary School
Nishkam Primary School Wolverhampton
Merridale Primary School
SS Mary and John's Catholic Primary Academy
Grove Primary Academy
Goldthorn Park Primary School
St Teresa's Catholic Primary Academy
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