Icknield Walk First School vs St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 534 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Icknield Walk First School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 3–9
335 students
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Icknield Walk First School Royston, East of England | St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #299 of 1,872 | #407 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2316 of 15,697 | #3214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 335 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 335 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 10.7% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 93.1% | 108.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 69% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 14% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.icknieldwalk.herts.sch.uk/ | www.stmarysroyston.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Icknield Walk First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.9 vs 73.8).
- •Icknield Walk First School is the larger school with 335 students compared with 227.
- •Icknield Walk First School is a local authority school while St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School 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 Icknield Walk First School better than St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Icknield Walk First School ranks higher (78.9 vs 73.8 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 Icknield Walk First School and St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 534 m in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Icknield Walk First School: 335. St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Icknield Walk First School and St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Icknield Walk First School is 299th of 1,872 and St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School is 407th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).