Colton Hills Community School vs The Royal School, Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton Hills Community School
Wolverhampton · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,163 students
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,488 students
| Measure | Colton Hills Community School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | The Royal School, Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #434 of 493 | #325 of 493 |
| National rank | #3708 of 4,090 | #2895 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 1,163 | 1,488 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,163 | 1,488 |
| Free school meals | 56.3% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.7% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 24.8% | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50.3% | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | 24.5 | 29.2 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | coltonhills.co.uk/ | theroyalschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Royal School, Wolverhampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.3 vs 17.3).
- •The Royal School, Wolverhampton is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 1,163.
- •Colton Hills Community School is a local authority school while The Royal School, Wolverhampton is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Colton Hills Community School better than The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
On the Success Index (England), The Royal School, Wolverhampton ranks higher (31.3 vs 17.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Colton Hills Community School and The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Colton Hills Community School: 1,163. The Royal School, Wolverhampton: 1,488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Colton Hills Community School and The Royal School, Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Colton Hills Community School is 434th of 493 and The Royal School, Wolverhampton is 325th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).