King James Academy Royston vs Loreto College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 40 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
King James Academy Royston
Royston · Academy all-through · Ages 9–18
947 students
Loreto College
St Albans · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
952 students
| Measure | King James Academy Royston Royston, East of England | Loreto College St Albans, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #355 of 460 | #82 of 460 |
| National rank | #2877 of 4,090 | #596 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 9–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 947 | 952 |
| Pupils on roll | 947 | 952 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 14.8% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 102.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.3 | 58.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.4% | 59% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 52.7% | 82.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.52 | 5.52 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.1 |
| town | Royston | St Albans |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.kjar.org.uk | www.loreto.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Loreto College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 31.6).
- •Loreto College is the larger school with 952 students compared with 947.
- •King James Academy Royston is co-educational and Loreto College is girls.
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 King James Academy Royston better than Loreto College?
On the Success Index (England), Loreto College ranks higher (80.4 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 King James Academy Royston and Loreto College?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Royston and St Albans in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King James Academy Royston: 947. Loreto College: 952. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James Academy Royston and Loreto College rank in East of England?
King James Academy Royston is 355th of 460 and Loreto College is 82nd of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).