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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not Previously Inspected
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
16 to 19 study programmes Good
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in all key stages, recent weaknesses have been addressed.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well, are courteous, with strong attitudes to learning. Attendance is consistently higher than the national average.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff provide high-quality support, including for vulnerable pupils and those with SEND.
Teacher Engagement: Most staff have high expectations and maintain strong relationships with pupils.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching is effective throughout the school, leading to good progress in almost all years.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Teaching is generally strong but some inconsistency remains, especially in providing challenging work.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are welcomed into Reception and involved in children's learning.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively through various means, ensuring parents are informed about progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Most parents believe their children are safe and satisfied with the school's offerings.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are clear on goals and handle conflicts appropriately, maintaining high standards.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders take steps to improve education quality by addressing weak teaching and enhancing personal development.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is rare and managed effectively; staff are well-trained on safeguarding issues.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils exhibit good behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school’s curriculum strongly promotes pupils' welfare and personal development.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: A wide range of activities including sports, music, and Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: All pupils engage in enrichment activities, balancing academic work with extracurricular interests.
Career Counselling Services: Effective and independent career guidance ensures students are well-informed.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth form prepares students well for life after school with strong teaching and employability skills.
Support for SEND: High-quality support for pupils with SEND, ensuring they make good academic progress.
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The Royal School, Wolverhampton is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.

It has 1493 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

At this school, 61% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.

95.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 96 97
Reading 106 97 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 72% 59.16% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 6% 7.7% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.6 Average
Writing 0.3 Average
Maths 1.2 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 102 3 96 96
Reading 105 1 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 57% 12 59.12% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 3 8.91% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -1.3 Below Average
Writing -1.6 Below Average
Maths -4.3 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 95 94
Reading 106 2 95 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 69% 4 59.52% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 7% 2 8.05% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -0.8 Below Average
Writing -2.4 Below Average
Maths -1.7 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 105 90 93
Reading 104 90 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 65% 52.46% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 9% 7.71% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.3 Below Average
Writing -2.5 Below Average
Maths -0.9 Below Average
Secondary Exam Result

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.37 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 29.32% 30.03%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 73% 43% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 16% 19.96% 25.06%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 7% 7.07% 10.91%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 8% 10.21% 15.51%
EBacc average points score 4.14 2.73 2.83

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 94% 91.91% 90.53%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 122 128 144
Pupils staying in education 93% 88.09% 84.16%
Further education college or other further education provider 6% 35.77% 32.73%
School sixth forms 83% 39.91% 29.8%
Sixth form colleges 2% 1% 10.22%
Other education destinations 2% 11.55% 11.43%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 1.68% 2.8%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.27% 3.59%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.42 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 52.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 56% 34.5% 32.85%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 77% 49.58% 45.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 20% 22.54% 24.94%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 14% 10.73% 13.02%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 17% 15.12% 17.19%
EBacc average points score 4.38 3.07 2.97

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 91% 92.77% 90.4%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 95 123 141
Pupils staying in education 87% 90.05% 86.29%
Further education college or other further education provider 14% 35.82% 34.03%
School sixth forms 66% 40.82% 30.82%
Sixth form colleges 3% 0.73% 10.38%
Other education destinations 4% 12.59% 11.08%
Pupils in apprenticeships 2% 1.45% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 1% 1.41% 2.13%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.11 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 49 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 25.69% 29.3%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 79% 12 42.42% 43.41%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 49% 26.88% 25.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 23% 2 8.88% 11.47%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 37% 5 13.92% 16.49%
EBacc average points score 4.58 2.71 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 92% 92.24% 90.2%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 25 99 135
Pupils staying in education 92% 88.59% 84.08%
Further education college or other further education provider 12% 32.82% 33.25%
School sixth forms 68% 39.41% 31.27%
Sixth form colleges 4% 1.76% 8.45%
Other education destinations 8% 14.59% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 0% 2.18% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 0% 1.53% 2.75%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.02 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 50.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 44% 16 24.76% 29.22%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 9 39.32% 42.62%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 67% 21.24% 24.73%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 25% 5 8.8% 11.33%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 42% 22 12.76% 16.01%
EBacc average points score 4.84 2.57 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 85.93% 84.87%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 114 140
Pupils staying in education - 74.43% 73.88%
Further education college or other further education provider - 28.86% 28.31%
School sixth forms - 40.36% 31.6%
Sixth form colleges - 0.86% 9.08%
Other education destinations - 8.79% 5.87%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 2.07% 2.96%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.64% 2.05%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.41 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 58.2 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 60% 25.43% 29.55%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 76% 38.65% 43.07%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 24% 19.35% 25.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 20% 11.22% 14.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 12.7% 16.26%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment - 84.38% 85.29%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures - 116 145
Pupils staying in education - 54.46% 58.19%
Further education college or other further education provider - 28.85% 30.58%
School sixth forms - 40.69% 32.22%
Sixth form colleges - 0.38% 8.95%
Other education destinations - 4.92% 5.7%
Pupils in apprenticeships - 3% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment - 1.62% 2.45%
A level exam result

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.47 28.23 30.01
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 32.38 28.16 29.57
Average Grade (Best 3) C+ - -
AAB or higher 17.60% 12.15% 13.67%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 108 104 201
Students staying in education 80% 61.21% 58.58%
Students entering apprenticeships 0% 5.63% 6.08%
Students entering employment 6% 13.21% 21.16%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 5% 10.63% 9.05%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 26.65 32.21 33.41
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 28.26 31.51 32.47
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 5.8% 12.15% 17.7%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 76 127 248
Students staying in education 79% 64.22% 60.67%
Students entering apprenticeships 1% 5.28% 5%
Students entering employment 8% 14.17% 17.73%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 3% 11.89% 10.69%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 26.88 4 27.86 29.39
Average grade C- - -
Average points (Best 3) 27.51 3 24 28.64
Average Grade (Best 3) C- - -
AAB or higher 6.7% 8.75% 13.07%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students 16 131 232
Students staying in education 69% 66.21% 57.31%
Students entering apprenticeships 13% 8.36% 7.77%
Students entering employment 0% 11.71% 20.99%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study 0% 8.29% 8.8%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 30.73 1 27.95 29.03
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.96 27.1 28.82
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 13.8% 9.98% 13.37%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 0 3
Students staying in education - 12.92% 31.5%
Students entering apprenticeships - 7.58% 5.54%
Students entering employment - 11.42% 15.81%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 2.92% 4.22%

Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.

A level Result School LA England
Average points 29.7 21.71 26.73
Average grade C - -
Average points (Best 3) 30.22 23.84 27.73
Average Grade (Best 3) C - -
AAB or higher 20.0% 10.74% 12.64%

Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.

Students destinations School LA England
Number of students - 3 3
Students staying in education - 12.36% 36.26%
Students entering apprenticeships - 6.55% 6.37%
Students entering employment - 11.45% 20.03%
Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study - 6.45% 4.23%
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Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

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Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025
Summer Term 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025
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18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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