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King James Academy Royston

North Hertfordshire, SG8 7JHSecondaryAges 9–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
+0.19
Above average
−20+2
Competition
0.0×
Not oversubscribed
0 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#1,111
of 3,141 nationally

About King James Academy Royston

King James Academy Royston’s headline Progress 8 score of 0.19 sits just a hair above the Hertfordshire local authority average of 0.18, placing it squarely in the middle of the pack for a state secondary. That marginal edge might not sound dramatic, but in a county where 26 out of 86 secondary schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating, holding your own against the LA benchmark is no small feat. The school ranks 37th out of 86 in Hertfordshire, which puts it in the second quartile — respectable but not elite. What’s more interesting is where the progress is coming from: maths progress is notably strong at 0.41, while English progress is essentially flat at 0.01. That split suggests the school is particularly effective at driving numeracy gains, even if literacy progress is more in line with the national average.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressGarden Walk, Royston, North Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH
HeadteacherLisa Plowman
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils939
Free School Meals (FSM)19.6%
School Capacity939 / 1,321 (71% full)
Sixth FormYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

12
Swimming PoolDining HallPlaying FieldsArt StudiosSports HallSixth Form CentreGymnasiumScience LabsICT SuiteLibraryTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

DanceSwimmingCricketRowingAthleticsMartial ArtsNetballRugby

Clubs & Activities

DramaChessNewspaperScience ClubArt ClubBook ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About King James Academy Royston

King James Academy Royston has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.