The Royal School, Wolverhampton is an all-through mainstream school in Wolverhampton for children and young people aged 4 to 19. In January 2026, 182 of its 1,488 pupils (12.2%) were getting SEN support and 50 (3.4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–19
- 1,488 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Wolverhampton.
12.2% get SEN support
182 of 1,488 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
3.4% have an EHC plan
50 of 1,488 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Speech, language and communication72
- Social, emotional and mental health46
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia31
- Moderate learning difficulty25
- Autism18
- Physical disability13
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream all-through school
- Run as
- Free school
- Ages
- 4 to 19
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,488 (places for 1,454)
- Headteacher
- Mr Tom Macdonald (Principal)
- Part of
- The Royal School, Wolverhampton
- Free school meals
- 33.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wolverhampton
- School reference (URN)
- 143101
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wolverhampton council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, July 2019; standards maintained (March 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in July 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, March 2025).
Contact and getting there
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Kingsley Academy Independent · Ages 11–16 0.5 miles
- Colton Hills Community School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 0.7 miles
- Warstones Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 1.1 miles
- Park Lodge School Independent · Ages 11–18 1.2 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Graiseley Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 16.5%, EHC plans 3% 0.4 miles
- St Luke's Church of England Aided Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.3%, EHC plans 2.7% 0.4 miles
- Bantock Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 12.2%, EHC plans 2.1% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Wolverhampton SEND schools in Wolverhampton
Questions about The Royal School, Wolverhampton
How many pupils at The Royal School, Wolverhampton have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 182 of the 1,488 pupils (12.2%) were getting SEN support and 50 (3.4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are speech, language and communication needs (72 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (46 pupils) and dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (31 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
Through Wolverhampton council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
You can ask for The Royal School, Wolverhampton to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does The Royal School, Wolverhampton have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Colton Hills Community School, about 0.7 miles away.
Where is The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
Penn Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 0EG, in Wolverhampton.
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