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Roman Way Academy

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Roman Way Academy

Ages39
234 pupils
Good· Nov 2023
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Details

Type

Academy Sponsor Led

Local Authority

Hertfordshire

Academy Trust

THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

Head Teacher

Mrs Sital Shah

Gender

Mixed

Admissions

Non-selective

Religious Character

Does not apply

Opened

April 2019

Website

www.romanway.herts.sch.uk

Reference Number

147008

Additional Provisions

Nursery Provision

About This Data

  • School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.

Admissions

How many families applied and received places

Reception entry for 2025/26

On Time Applications

Count
Total applications64
As 1st preference28
As 2nd preference14
As 3rd preference8
From another local authority2

Offers on National Offer Day

Count
Total offers38
To 1st preference28
To 2nd preference4
To 3rd preference1
To any preference35
To another local authority1

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE "Primary and secondary school applications and offers" statistics.
  • Total applications includes all preferences (1st through 6th), not just those shown in the breakdown above.
  • Applications and offers from/to another local authority may also appear in preference rows (e.g., a 1st preference from another local authority counts in both rows).
  • "Oversubscribed" means the school received more 1st preference applications than places offered.
  • This school is an academy sponsor led, admissions are controlled by the school itself, we advise you contact the school or check their website for further information. This school's local authority is Hertfordshire.

Pupils

Summary

Total Pupils234 (84% of capacity)
Age Range3 – 9
GenderMixed
Boys / Girls53% / 47%
Free School Meals20.1%
English as Additional Language14.5%
SEN Support23.5%
SEN with EHCP5.1%
Overall Attendance94.3%
Persistent Absence14.6%

Class Sizes

Overall Average25.0
Key Stage 121.5
Key Stage 229.3

Total Pupils

Cohort Sizes

Nursery34
Reception37
Year 135
Year 240
Year 343
Year 445

Pupil Ethnicities

White British73.5%
White Other5.1%
African4.3%
White & Black Caribbean3.0%
Other2.6%
Indian2.1%
Bangladeshi2.1%
White & Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other1.3%
Unclassified1.3%
Chinese0.9%
White & Black African0.4%
Pakistani0.4%
Caribbean0.4%

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the National School Census for 2024/25, collected each January.
  • This is not live data. For current availability of places, contact the school or local authority directly.
  • Capacity refers to the maximum number of pupils a school can accommodate. Schools may operate above or below capacity, and spare places may only be available in certain year groups.
  • Persistent absence means a pupil missed 10% or more of their possible sessions during the academic year. Absence rates during 2020–2022 were significantly higher due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inspections

Ofsted Inspections

1 inspection on record

Current Rating
Good· Nov 2023
  • 2023

    School Inspection

    17 November 2023

    View report
    Good

    Category Judgements

    CategoryJudgement
    Quality of educationGood
    Behaviour and attitudesGood
    Personal developmentGood
    Leadership and managementGood
    Early years provisionGood

    AI-Generated Insights

    SEND
    11
    • Pupils with SEND are well supported and experience success.
    • Some pupils with SEND may need additional tailored help.
    Curriculum
    11
    • Pupils achieve well with structured lessons and activities.
    • Some subjects lack clear expectations and subject knowledge.
    Leadership
    11
    • Leaders prioritise education quality and staff well-being.
    • Leaders need to set clearer expectations for subjects.
    Safeguarding
    2
    • Pupils feel safe and know who to talk to.
    • Staff provide support for pupils' well-being and concerns.
    Pupil Progress
    11
    • Pupils develop reading skills with timely support.
    • Older pupils lack opportunities to become fluent readers.
    Teaching Quality
    11
    • Staff show strong subject knowledge and use effective methods.
    • Some staff lack knowledge in certain subjects.
    Personal Development
    2
    • Pupils value experiences and learn about British values.
    • Pupils engage in clubs and leadership roles.
    Behaviour & Attendance
    2
    • Pupils follow rules and show respect and safety.
    • Pupils are motivated and show resilience.

    Insights are generated by AI from the inspection report and may not be fully accurate.

About This Data

  • Inspection data is sourced from Ofsted, the official schools inspectorate for England.
  • Ratings may have changed since the last inspection. Always check the latest report for current information.
  • Some inspections (monitoring visits, academy conversions) do not result in a graded judgement.

Workforce

Staff numbers and pupil-to-teacher ratios

Pupils per Teacher or Teaching Assistant

Shows how many children each teacher looks after on average. The lower line includes teaching assistants, giving you a better picture of the adult support available in classrooms.

Total Pupils

The number of children enrolled at this school over time. These figures come from financial records and may differ slightly from other pupil numbers on this site due to when data was collected.

Total Number of Teachers

The total teaching capacity at this school, including classroom teachers and senior staff who also teach. Part-time teachers are counted based on their working hours.

Teaching Assistants

Support staff who work directly with children in classrooms. This includes regular TAs, higher-level TAs with more responsibilities, and specialist support for children with additional needs.

Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (%)

The percentage of teachers who have completed official teacher training in England. A higher percentage typically indicates a more experienced and formally trained teaching team.

Senior Leadership

The school's leadership team, including the headteacher, deputy heads and assistant heads. These staff manage the school and often still spend time in classrooms.

Non-classroom Support Staff and Auxiliary Staff

Office and admin staff who keep the school running smoothly, plus auxiliary staff like catering teams and site maintenance who look after the building and meals.

Total Headcount and Workforce

Two ways of counting staff: headcount shows total people employed (including part-timers), while workforce counts the equivalent number of full-time positions.

About This Data

  • Data sourced from the DfE School Workforce Census. Numbers may not match exactly other data shown on this site due to different collection timings within the academic year.
  • FTE = Full-time equivalent, representing the total working hours divided by standard full-time hours. Headcount = total number of individuals employed.
  • Senior leadership includes headteachers, deputy headteachers and assistant headteachers.
  • Teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) have completed accredited initial teacher training in England.

Finances

2024/25

Income per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the revenue reserve was £193,556 or £872 p/pupil. Schools maintain reserves for unexpected costs, but these funds are ultimately meant to benefit pupils.

Expenditure per Pupil (£)

In 2024/25 the in-year balance was £91,052 or £410 p/pupil. A positive balance means the school had money left over, which goes into reserves for future use.

About This Data

  • Financial data comes from the DfE School Financial Benchmarking service. Schools report their income and spending each year.
  • Revenue reserve is the money a school has saved up over time. Schools keep reserves to cover unexpected costs, though funds are meant to benefit current pupils.
  • In-year balance shows whether a school spent more or less than it received in a single year. A positive balance means the school had money left over; a negative balance means it dipped into savings.

Contact Information

Address

Burns Road
Royston
Hertfordshire
SG8 5EQ

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