The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
51%
-11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.3
3.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
87%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 9–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 939
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 19.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE DIAMOND LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Zoe Andrews (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Garden Walk, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is King James Academy Royston a selective school?
No. King James Academy Royston is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King James Academy Royston's Ofsted rating?
King James Academy Royston was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King James Academy Royston?
King James Academy Royston currently has 939 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King James Academy Royston take?
King James Academy Royston caters for pupils aged 9 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is King James Academy Royston?
King James Academy Royston is in Royston, SG8 7JH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King James Academy Royston have a sixth form?
Yes, King James Academy Royston has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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