Bassingbourn Village College vs King James Academy Royston
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 4.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bassingbourn Village College
Royston · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
652 students
King James Academy Royston
Royston · Academy all-through · Ages 9–18
947 students
| Measure | Bassingbourn Village College Royston, East of England | King James Academy Royston Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #141 of 460 | #355 of 460 |
| National rank | #1149 of 4,090 | #2877 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 9–18 |
| Students | 652 | 947 |
| Pupils on roll | 652 | 947 |
| Free school meals | 18.4% | 18.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.3% | 71.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 51% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.5 | 40.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51.6% | 34.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.1% | 52.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.26 | 3.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.bassingbournvc.org | www.kjar.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Bassingbourn Village College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (67.0 vs 31.6).
- •King James Academy Royston is the larger school with 947 students compared with 652.
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 Bassingbourn Village College better than King James Academy Royston?
On the Success Index (England), Bassingbourn Village College ranks higher (67.0 vs 31.6 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 Bassingbourn Village College and King James Academy Royston?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bassingbourn Village College: 652. King James Academy Royston: 947. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bassingbourn Village College and King James Academy Royston rank in East of England?
Bassingbourn Village College is 141st of 460 and King James Academy Royston is 355th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).