King James Academy Royston
Academy converter · Sixth form
Royston, SG8 7JH
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 35% in England
5 of 7 in North Hertfordshire
Pupils
947
First preferences per place
0.50
2026/27
Absence
7.9%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.7 | 42.7 | 40.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 38% | 45% | 34% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 44% | 44% | 35% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.31 | 0.19 | — |
53% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Bassingbourn Village College · 2.5 mi · No rating · Top 36% in England
- Melbourn Village College · 2.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 34% in England
- Freman College · 7.2 mi · No rating · Top 23% in England
- The Knights Templar School · 8.9 mi · No rating · Top 44% in England
- Sawston Village College · 8.9 mi · No rating · Top 11% in England
- Comberton Village College · 9.0 mi · Not judged · Top 14% in England
The neighbourhood
King James Academy Royston is in Royston South, West & East (typical home £390,000, crime low).
What is King James Academy Royston's Ofsted rating?
King James Academy Royston is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does King James Academy Royston rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, King James Academy Royston is in the bottom 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.