Welcome to The Royal School, Wolverhampton
The Royal School offers a diverse and vibrant Sixth Form experience. Not only do our students achieve excellent A Level results in the most rigorous, facilitating academic subjects, but the requirement for them to take on roles of responsibility alongside the arrival of new faces in Year 12 brings an added dimension to Sixth Form life.Most of our existing GCSE students stay with us to study A Levels, but we are also delighted to welcome students joining us from other schools in the region as well as Sixth Form boarders from overseas.A Level students are attracted to the Royal for several reasons. We combine a specialism in the STEM subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths with a broad range of A-Level subjects and students do particularly well in the traditional facilitating subjects required by Russell Group universities. The average class size is just 15, allowing everyone to receive the individual attention they deserve, and resulting in strong, positive relationships forming amongst peers and between students and teaching staff.High academic achievement is only part of the story. Universities and employers are increasingly drawn to applicants who can demonstrate leadership, determination, resilience and flair. The Royal School excels in this style of ‘leadership education’ providing students with ample scope to thrive in cultural activities, competitive sports, and entrepreneurial endeavours, as well opportunities to travel and make a valid contribution to the wider community.Every Sixth Former is expected to play an integral part in school life – be it through our house system, by mentoring younger pupils, or by getting involved in charitable and community-minded activities. It’s a big ask for any teenager, especially when they are required to study hard in all subjects, but it is these high expectations that set us apart from other Sixth Form providers in preparing students for a bright and prosperous future.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Free schools
Suitable Ages
4 to 19
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,510 Total
No. of Boys
781 (51.7%)
No. of Girls
729 (48.3%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
4.0%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
3.88%
A*/A grades
17.48%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
93%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
2%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
66%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
6%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Jan 2026 | Feb 2026 | Mar 2026 |
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Deadline for Sixth Form applications | Offer Letters |
Key Dates & Deadlines
Jan 30, 2026
Deadline for Sixth Form applications
Mar 2, 2026
Offer Letters
Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Mar 27
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 13 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 20
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Alumni Stories
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Enrichment Activities
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