The Royal School Wolverhampton

State Senior School in Wolverhampton, Staffordshire

Located in a leafy suburb of Wolverhampton, The Royal is conveniently situated between countryside and the UK’s second largest city, Birmingham, giving pupils ample opportunity to experience the rich contrasts of British life.

As a State Boarding School, it is a very attractive option for students from the United Kingdom, and those students with a right to remain. Tuition is free and Boarding costs are £16,254 for the year 2023/24.

The Royal is a small, cohesive community with a friendly atmosphere for both day pupils and boarders alike. Our strong academic tradition is based upon individual attention and encouragement, as well as excellent pastoral care founded on respect, tolerance and understanding of others. Students achieve their full academic potential, whilst a wide range of extra-curricular activities is available to develop character and leadership.

We prepare pupils for Oxbridge and other top universities while also catering to pupils of all abilities. The School regularly achieves high standards in both A-Level and GCSE results, particularly in STEM subjects of mathematics and the sciences.

The Royal combines traditional values with a modern outlook and a ‘real-world’ attitude. At The Royal, education is about developing the whole individual.

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As a small, friendly community, our students are treated as individuals, ensuring they are happy and successful, acquiring the life skills needed to prosper in the modern world. Headmaster Mr. Mark Heywood
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Head Mr. Mark Heywood
School Type State
Junior Age Range 4 - 11
Senior Age Range 11 - 18
Academic GCSE: Yes
Alevel: Yes
Int'l Baccalaureate: No
Vocational We offer BTEC Sports, IT and Business Studies
Total Students 1473
Youngest Boarder 11
Int'l Students 7