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King James Academy Royston

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Garden Walk
 Royston
 Hertfordshire SG8 7JH
Telephone: 01763 242236

School Type

Phase: Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form (ages 9-18)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
History: This school arose from Meridian School
Trust: The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust
Sponsor: The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Zoe Andrews (since February 2026 – came from Town End Junior School)
Previous Headteacher: Lisa Plowman
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 53.4 / 12.2
Non-teaching Staff*: 38.53
Number of pupils: 947
Pupils Per Teacher: 17.7
Sex: Mixed (52% boys / 48% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 18.60% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 17.7%
Local child deprivation rate: 7.8% (4km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 17.4%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 17.9%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.7km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Authority: Hertfordshire
Electoral Ward: Royston Meridian
School Number: 9194140

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 23rd April 2024 (view record)
Ofsted Rating: Good

External Links

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School Performance Table: View record
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