King James Academy Royston vs Melbourn Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 3.7 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
Melbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
| Measure | King James Academy Royston Royston, East of England | Melbourn Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #355 of 460 | #1229 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2877 of 4,090 | #10084 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 947 | 357 |
| Pupils on roll | 947 | 357 |
| Free school meals | 18.6% | 21% |
| Capacity filled | 71.7% | 85% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 51% | 62% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 3% |
| 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.kjar.org.uk | www.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Melbourn Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (40.3 vs 31.6).
- •Melbourn Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (62% vs 51%).
- •Melbourn Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
- •King James Academy Royston is the larger school with 947 students compared with 357.
- •King James Academy Royston is a academy school while Melbourn Primary School is a local authority 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 King James Academy Royston better than Melbourn Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Melbourn Primary School ranks higher (40.3 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 Melbourn Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
King James Academy Royston: 947. Melbourn Primary School: 357. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do King James Academy Royston and Melbourn Primary School rank in East of England?
King James Academy Royston is 355th of 460 and Melbourn Primary School is 1229th of 1,872 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).