King James Academy Royston
Details
| Age Range | 9-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Garden Walk, SG8 7JH |
| School Website | https://www.kjar.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1763242236 |
| URN | 137656 |
School Census
| Total | 1004 |
| Girls/Boys | 497/507 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 163 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 19.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 23/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 23/04/2024 | Good |
| 27/11/2018 | Good |
| 28/01/2015 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 23/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 27/11/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 23 April 2024 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 08 October 2020 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 27 November 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 28 January 2015 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 11 February 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 10 October 2013 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 20 March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 52.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 27.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.8 |
| Progress 8 | 0.19 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 55% |
| Entering EBacc | 8% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.74 |
| Progress 8 | 0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.63 |
| Progress 8 | 0 |
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 101 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 7 |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -1.6 |
| Writing Progress | -3.0 |
| Maths Progress | -3.0 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - |
| Reading | - |
| Maths | - |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 0 |
| As first preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 0 |
| As first preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 0 |
| As first preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 4 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 0 |
| As first preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 4 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 0.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 0 |
| As first preference | 0 |
| As second preference | 0 |
| As third preference | 0 |
| Total Offers Made | 2 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 0 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 34% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 18% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 14% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 29% |
| no | 71% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 36% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 9% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 5% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 9% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 53% |
| no | 47% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 84.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.23 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
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Studlands Rise First School
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Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Studlands Rise, , SG8 9HB