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Schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire)

A town in Hertfordshire

  • Town
  • 13 schools and nurseries
  • 2,218 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Royston (North Hertfordshire) at a glance

Strong attendance, weaker results at 11

How Royston (North Hertfordshire)'s schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 54%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Attainment 8: 40.5 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Better than England

    Persistent absence: 15%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries136 primary · 1 secondary · 7 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 54%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 25%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 10%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 15%. England 18%. Lower is better.Better than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire)

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Royston (North Hertfordshire) primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire)

5 state schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire), best first

King James Academy Royston

Royston, SG8 7JH · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

3 first choices, 6 offers made

Ready for secondary school51%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
947
View school King James Academy Royston
See all 6 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire)

0 state schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire), best first

King James Academy Royston

Royston, SG8 7JH · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

3 first choices, 6 offers made

Ready for secondary school51%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
947
View school King James Academy Royston

Nurseries in Royston (North Hertfordshire)

7 in Royston (North Hertfordshire), highest Ofsted grade first

See all 7 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Royston (North Hertfordshire)

1 in Royston (North Hertfordshire), by the school's Eduscope score

King James Academy Royston

Royston, SG8 7JH · Academy · All-through · Ages 9 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well below the England average.

3 first choices, 6 offers made

Ready for secondary school51%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 15
Pupils
947
View school King James Academy Royston
The map

Every school in Royston (North Hertfordshire), on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Tannery Drift First School, Good or betterIcknield Walk First School, Good or betterStudlands Rise First School, Good or betterKing James Academy Royston, GoodSt Mary Roman Catholic Primary School, Good or betterRoman Way Academy, GoodSunhill Montessori Nursery, GoodKindred Royston Newmarket Road Pre-School, GoodLittle Acorns Royston Limited, GoodKindred Royston Church House Nursery and Pre-School, GoodRoyston Day Nursery, GoodLittle Acorns Nursery, GoodCoombes Community Pre School
  • Good8
  • Not graded yet5
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

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Royston (North Hertfordshire) vs England

How good are Royston (North Hertfordshire)'s schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Royston (North Hertfordshire)

Royston (North Hertfordshire)England

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Better than England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    54%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    25%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    10%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good2
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Royston (North Hertfordshire) in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%70%100%20182019202320242025
54% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
25% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Royston (North Hertfordshire) has 13 schools and nurseries.

There are 31% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

10% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Royston (North Hertfordshire)'s state schools each January.

Up 31% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Royston (North Hertfordshire)10%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Royston (North Hertfordshire)

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How many schools are in Royston (North Hertfordshire)?

Royston (North Hertfordshire) has 13 schools, including 6 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 7 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire)?

The highest-ranked schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) on Eduscope are St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School, King James Academy Royston. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire), 54% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Royston (North Hertfordshire)?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) is 19.7:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Royston (North Hertfordshire) schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) is 15.1%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire)?

There are 2,218 pupils enrolled across schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire), with 1,271 in primary and 947 in secondary. 13.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Royston (North Hertfordshire)?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 13 schools in Royston (North Hertfordshire) by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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