Roman Way Academy
84%
Capacity
234
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Roman Way Academy
Roman Way Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the North Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 3 to 9. The school has 234 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 277 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Roman Way Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sital Shah, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
Roman Way Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 64 applications for 38 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 28 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Roman Way Academy include Music Rooms, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Library, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Athletics, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Coding, Choir, Chess.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 22.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in North Hertfordshire, Roman Way Academy is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 9 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Burns Road, Royston, North Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ |
| Headteacher | Sital Shah |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 234 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 22.4% |
| School Capacity | 234 / 277 (84% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 Sept 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed38
64
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
28 families put this school as their 1st choice (44% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Burns Road, Royston
North Hertfordshire, SG8 5EQ
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