How many pupils does King James Academy Royston have?

King James Academy Royston has 939 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is King James Academy Royston's Ofsted rating?

King James Academy Royston was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).

How does King James Academy Royston perform at GCSE?

Pupils at King James Academy Royston achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.

How does King James Academy Royston perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

51% of pupils at King James Academy Royston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is King James Academy Royston part of an academy trust?

Yes — King James Academy Royston is part of THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST.

Where is King James Academy Royston?

King James Academy Royston is located at Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH.

King James Academy Royston

Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH

Good

Inspected 23 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

40.5

Attainment 8

All-through

Phase

9–18

Ages

939

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About King James Academy Royston

King James Academy Royston is an academy converter in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–18. It has 939 pupils on roll. It is part of THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 18.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 9–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 939 / 1,321 (71%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

18.6%

Free school meals

7.1%

EAL

2.6%

SEN support

13.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.5

Attainment 8

98 pupils

24.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

45.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

80%

To higher education

10%

To top-third universities

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

51%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

102

Avg maths score

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

87%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.9%

Overall absence

20.5%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

42.93

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -16.4 vs 2023/24

21.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +5.1 vs 2023/24

15.49

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.7 vs 2023/24

£49,538

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 4% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,967 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -1 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -6.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,100

Spend per pupil

£7,028

Income per pupil

57%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH
Phone: 01763242236
Headteacher: Zoe Andrews
Website: https://www.kjar.org.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is King James Academy Royston?: King James Academy Royston is an academy converter in Royston, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 9–18.
How many pupils does King James Academy Royston have?: King James Academy Royston has 939 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is King James Academy Royston's Ofsted rating?: King James Academy Royston was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 April 2024).
How does King James Academy Royston perform at GCSE?: Pupils at King James Academy Royston achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.5 in 2025/26.
How does King James Academy Royston perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 51% of pupils at King James Academy Royston met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is King James Academy Royston part of an academy trust?: Yes — King James Academy Royston is part of THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST.
Where is King James Academy Royston?: King James Academy Royston is located at Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH.