The Royal School, Wolverhampton
URN: 143101 • Wolverhampton WV3 0EG
Overview
- Name
- The Royal School, Wolverhampton
- URN
- 143101
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 69.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Tom Macdonald (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01902341230
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Penn Road, Wolverhampton WV3 0EG
Summary
The Royal School, Wolverhampton, is a non-selective, non-denominational free school that caters to students aged 4-19. Established in 2016, the school operates independently of local government while being state-funded, allowing it to provide a diverse curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular activities without charging day fees.
With a current enrolment of 1,510 pupils, The Royal School emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, welcoming students from various ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds. The school’s ethos is rooted in fostering long-term relationships between students and staff, which enhances academic and personal development.
The Royal School aims to create a stable educational experience, enabling students to form lasting friendships and receive tailored guidance throughout their schooling. This all-through model supports continuous progress and development, ensuring that each pupil is well-prepared for their future endeavours.
With a current enrolment of 1,510 pupils, The Royal School emphasizes a supportive and inclusive environment, welcoming students from various ethnic, social, and cultural backgrounds. The school’s ethos is rooted in fostering long-term relationships between students and staff, which enhances academic and personal development.
The Royal School aims to create a stable educational experience, enabling students to form lasting friendships and receive tailored guidance throughout their schooling. This all-through model supports continuous progress and development, ensuring that each pupil is well-prepared for their future endeavours.
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Key details
- LA
- Wolverhampton
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Boarding school
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ROYAL SCHOOL, WOLVERHAMPTON
- Capacity
- 1454
- Pupils
- 1510
- Boys
- 781
- Girls
- 729
- FSM %
- 30.70
- Open date
- 2016-09-02
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-07-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1510 | 781 | 729 | 1454 | 30.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1493 | 772 | 721 | 1454 | 27.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1450 | 754 | 696 | 1454 | 22.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1450 | 754 | 696 | 1454 | 22.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1413 | 724 | 689 | 1454 | 17.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1363 | 686 | 677 | 1454 | 10.40 |
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