Progress Schools - Wolverhampton vs The Royal School, Wolverhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton
School Street · Independent secondary · Ages 11–16
17 students
The Royal School, Wolverhampton
Wolverhampton · Academy all-through · Ages 4–19
1,488 students
| Measure | Progress Schools - Wolverhampton School Street, West Midlands | The Royal School, Wolverhampton Wolverhampton, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #325 of 493 |
| National rank | – | #2895 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 4–19 |
| Students | 17 | 1,488 |
| Pupils on roll | 17 | 1,488 |
| Free school meals | – | 33.1% |
| Capacity filled | 56.7% | 102.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | School Street | Wolverhampton |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.progress-schools.co.uk | theroyalschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Royal School, Wolverhampton is the larger school with 1,488 students compared with 17.
- •Progress Schools - Wolverhampton is a independent 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Progress Schools - Wolverhampton better than The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Progress Schools - Wolverhampton and The Royal School, Wolverhampton?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between School Street and Wolverhampton in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton: 17. The Royal School, Wolverhampton: 1,488. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Progress Schools - Wolverhampton and The Royal School, Wolverhampton rank in West Midlands?
Progress Schools - Wolverhampton is unranked and The Royal School, Wolverhampton is 325th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).