King James Academy Royston
King James Academy Royston is a all-through located in Hertfordshire, SG8 7JH. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 9 to 18. It currently has approximately 957 pupils on roll.
King James Academy Royston is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: All-through
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 9 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Hertfordshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1321
Number of Pupils: 957
Number of Boys: 477
Number of Girls: 480
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 17.7
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-06
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2024-09-17
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Plowman
Phone: 01763242236
Website: https://www.kjar.org.uk
Location: Garden Walk
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about King James Academy Royston
What is the Ofsted rating of King James Academy Royston?
King James Academy Royston has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does King James Academy Royston admit?
King James Academy Royston admits pupils from age 9 to 18.
Is King James Academy Royston a boys', girls', or mixed school?
King James Academy Royston is a mixed school.
What type of school is King James Academy Royston?
King James Academy Royston is a academy converter offering all-through education.
What is the crime rate near King James Academy Royston?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around King James Academy Royston on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near King James Academy Royston?
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