King James Academy Royston is an all-through academy in Royston, 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, King James Academy Royston has a Progress 8 score of +0.19 (above the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 42.7, 57% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 56% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, an average A-Level grade of z.
The school has 939 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 40.0%, 17% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.6%.
After leaving King James Academy Royston, student destinations include 80% going on to university and 0% entering apprenticeships.
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King James Academy Royston has a Progress 8 score of +0.19, which is above the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 42.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
57% of students at King James Academy Royston achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At King James Academy Royston, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
69% met the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths.
Students at King James Academy Royston achieve an average A-Level grade of z. This metric covers all A-Level and equivalent qualifications taken at the school.
King James Academy Royston has an overall absence rate of 8.6%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at King James Academy Royston is 40.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
King James Academy Royston has 939 pupils on roll.
17% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
After leaving King James Academy Royston, 80% go on to university and 0% enter apprenticeships.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
King James Academy Royston was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2024. Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, King James Academy Royston is next inspection expected around 2028.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While King James Academy Royston'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 displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
18/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
11/mo
61% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.1
Bus Stops
7
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.