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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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