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Fort Royal

Wyld's Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DR
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Fort Royal
Worcester, WR5 1DR
232 Pupils
200 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
35.30% FSM %
180 Boys
52 Girls
About Fort Royal

Fort Royal is an Special schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Worcestershire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 232 pupils on roll. School capacity: 200. Current headteacher: Edward Francis.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Worcestershire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Worcestershire
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Worcester
Parliamentary Constituency Worcester
Ward Fort Royal
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2007
UKPRN 10069478
URN 131534
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Emma Evans Chair of Governors 14/03/2022 21/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Sue Baylis Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Jade Bleese Governor 02/09/2024 01/09/2028 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Teresa Dodgson Governor 25/02/2019 21/09/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Headteacher Ed Francis Governor 01/01/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Michael Hughes Governor 16/04/2015 12/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Margaret Jones Governor 14/03/2022 07/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Natalie Ludlow Governor 14/03/2022 21/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Councillor Robyn Norfolk Governor 13/03/2023 21/09/2025 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Chris Percival Governor 08/07/2025 07/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Sue Richards Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lauren Smith Governor 25/11/2024 24/11/2028 Elected by school staff
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0.72 km • Worcestershire
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fort Royal is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Worcester, Worcestershire.
Fort Royal has 232 pupils, with a capacity of 200.
Fort Royal caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Head Teacher at Fort Royal is Mr Edward Francis.
Fort Royal is at Wyld's Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DR, in the Worcestershire local authority, West Midlands.
Fort Royal is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Edward Francis
Wyld's Lane, Worcester, WR5 1DR
01905355525
www.fortroyal.co.uk
Location
WR5 1DR  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 131534
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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