Schools in Royston, East of England (2025)
18 schools · 4,838 students · 12 local authority, 6 academy · median Pupils on roll 219.
Royston, in East of England, has 18 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 4,838 students. By level there are 15 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through; by sector 12 local authority, 6 academy.
The median Pupils on roll across Royston's schools is 219, below the East of England median of 246. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
17 of the 18 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is Studlands Rise First School (92.5, top 5% of primary schools nationally), followed by Reed First School (90.4, top 10% of primary schools nationally), and Tannery Drift School (86.6, top 10% of primary schools nationally). 3 schools sit in the top 10% of England for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are King James Academy Royston (947 students), Bassingbourn Village College (652 students), Melbourn Village College (559 students).
Ranked schools in Royston
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East of England.
- 193Studlands Rise First SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary– · 170 students
- 290Reed First SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary– · 64 students
- 387Tannery Drift SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary– · 320 students
- 483Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 124 students
- 579Icknield Walk First SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary– · 335 students
- 674St Mary Roman Catholic Primary SchoolRoyston · Academy Primary69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 227 students
- 767Bassingbourn Village CollegeRoyston · Academy Secondary47.5 Attainment 8 · 652 students
- 863Therfield First SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary– · 69 students
- 958Thriplow CofE Primary SchoolRoyston · Academy Primary75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 105 students
- 1054Roman Way AcademyRoyston · Academy Primary– · 219 students
- 1142Melbourn Village CollegeRoyston · Academy Secondary42.3 Attainment 8 · 559 students
- 1240Melbourn Primary SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 357 students
- 1334Bassingbourn Primary SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 326 students
- 1433Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 141 students
- 1532King James Academy RoystonRoyston · Academy All-through40.3 Attainment 8 · 947 students
- 1628Petersfield CofE Aided Primary SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 125 students
- 1719Fowlmere Primary SchoolRoyston · Local authority Primary25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 73 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Studlands Rise First School Royston · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 92.5 Top 5% | – | 170 |
| 2 | Reed First School Royston · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 90.4 Top 10% | – | 64 |
| 3 | Tannery Drift School Royston · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 86.6 Top 10% | – | 320 |
| 4 | Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School Royston · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 83.2 Top 25% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 124 |
| 5 | Icknield Walk First School Royston · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Local authority | 78.9 Top 25% | – | 335 |
| 6 | St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 73.8 Top 25% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 227 |
| 7 | Bassingbourn Village College Royston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 67.0 Top 50% | 47.5 Attainment 8 | 652 |
| 8 | Therfield First School Royston · Primary · Ages 4–9 | Local authority | 63.1 Top 50% | – | 69 |
| 9 | Thriplow CofE Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 58.1 Top 50% | 75% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 105 |
| 10 | Roman Way Academy Royston · Primary · Ages 3–9 | Academy | 54.3 Top 50% | – | 219 |
| 11 | Melbourn Village College Royston · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 41.6 Lower 50% | 42.3 Attainment 8 | 559 |
| 12 | Melbourn Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 40.3 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 357 |
| 13 | Bassingbourn Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 34.1 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 326 |
| 14 | Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 32.9 Lower 50% | 56% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 141 |
| 15 | King James Academy Royston Royston · All-through · Ages 9–18 | Academy | 31.6 Lower 50% | 40.3 Attainment 8 | 947 |
| 16 | Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 28.0 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 125 |
| 17 | Fowlmere Primary School Royston · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 18.5 Lower 50% | 25% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 73 |
Other schools in Royston
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Royston side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Royston?
Studlands Rise First School is the highest-ranked school in Royston with a Success Index (England) of 92.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Royston?
Royston has 18 schools (15 primary, 2 secondary, 1 all-through) educating 4,838 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Royston?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Royston is 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.