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King James Academy Royston

Garden Walk, Royston, SG8 7JH

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Pupils
939
Ages
9-18
FSM
19.6%
Attainment 8
40.3
Ofsted
Good
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
72.0%
Writing
73.0%
Maths
59.0%
RWM Combined
51.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
40.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.9%
Basics 9-5
34.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
24.7%
EBacc APS
3.52
EBacc 9-5
14.0%
EBacc 9-4
16.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
N/A
A*-A Grades
N/A
A*-B Grades
N/A
AAB+ %
N/A

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Grade Distribution (%)

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About King James Academy Royston

King James Academy Royston is a secondary school in Royston, Hertfordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. The school has around 939 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for King James Academy Royston, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about King James Academy Royston

What is King James Academy Royston's Ofsted rating?
King James Academy Royston received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are King James Academy Royston's latest exam results?
King James Academy Royston: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 40.3. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is King James Academy Royston located?
King James Academy Royston is a secondary school in Royston, Hertfordshire (SG8 7JH).
How many pupils attend King James Academy Royston?
King James Academy Royston has around 939 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare King James Academy Royston with other schools?
View King James Academy Royston's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Hertfordshire.