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What is Roydon Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Roydon Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted (inspected 2024).

Where is Roydon Primary Academy located?

Roydon Primary Academy is located in Harlow, Essex, East of England, CM19 5HN.

What age range does Roydon Primary Academy serve?

Roydon Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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Roydon Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About Roydon Primary Academy

Roydon Primary Academy is a primary academy in Harlow, East of England. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, Roydon Primary Academy has 46% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 89 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 40.0%, 13% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.7%.

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OfstedGood · 2024KS2 expected46%Attendance91.3%

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Solid54% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is Roydon Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Non-faith
Size: 89 pupils
SEN support: 16% of pupils

In context — vs similar-intake schools

Bottom 25% for its intake

Roydon Primary Academy is in the bottom 25% for KS2 results (reading, writing & maths) among schools with a similar intake (8–13% of pupils eligible for free school meals).

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The area around this school

Environment score: 59/100

Good surroundings

Air quality45/100

Transport access18/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at Roydon Primary Academy

At Roydon Primary Academy, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

75% met the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths.

Attendance at Roydon Primary Academy

Roydon Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.7%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at Roydon Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at Roydon Primary Academy is 40.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at Roydon Primary Academy

Roydon Primary Academy has 89 pupils on roll.

13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

16% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

Roydon Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

Roydon Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in May 2024 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Roydon Primary Academy is next inspection expected around 2028.

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Roydon Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

Ofsted data is shown for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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