Barley (VA) Church of England First School vs King James Academy Royston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barley (VA) Church of England First School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
25 students
King James Academy Royston
Royston · Academy all-through · Ages 9–18
947 students
| Measure | Barley (VA) Church of England First School Royston, East of England | King James Academy Royston Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #355 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #2877 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 25 | 947 |
| Pupils on roll | 25 | 947 |
| Free school meals | 32% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 27.8% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 34.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 52.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.barleybarkway.herts.sch.uk/ | www.kjar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •King James Academy Royston scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 28.9).
- •King James Academy Royston is the larger school with 947 students compared with 25.
- •Barley (VA) Church of England First School is a local authority school while King James Academy Royston is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barley (VA) Church of England First School better than King James Academy Royston?
On the Success Index (England), King James Academy Royston ranks higher (31.6 vs 28.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barley (VA) Church of England First School and King James Academy Royston?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School: 25. King James Academy Royston: 947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barley (VA) Church of England First School and King James Academy Royston rank in East of England?
Barley (VA) Church of England First School is unranked and King James Academy Royston is 355th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).