Goldthorn Park Primary School vs The Royal School, Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goldthorn Park Primary School
Wolverhampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,488 students
| Measure | Goldthorn Park Primary School Wolverhampton, West Midlands | The Royal School, Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #842 of 1,690 | #325 of 493 |
| National rank | #8380 of 15,697 | #2895 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 436 | 1,488 |
| Pupils on roll | 436 | 1,488 |
| Free school meals | 41.3% | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.8% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 65% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 43.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 33.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 55.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.56 |
| A level points per entry | – | 29.2 |
| town | Wolverhampton | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.goldthornpark.org.uk | theroyalschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Goldthorn Park Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.2 vs 31.3).
- •Goldthorn Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 52%).
- •Goldthorn Park Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 3%).
- •The Royal School, Wolverhampton is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 436.
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 Goldthorn Park Primary School better than The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
On the Success Index (England), Goldthorn Park Primary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 31.3 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 Goldthorn Park Primary School and The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wolverhampton and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Goldthorn Park Primary School: 436. The Royal School, Wolverhampton: 1,488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Goldthorn Park Primary School and The Royal School, Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Goldthorn Park Primary School is 842nd of 1,690 and The Royal School, Wolverhampton is 325th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).