Melbourn Primary School vs Roman Way Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 3.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melbourn Primary School
Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
357 students
Roman Way Academy
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
219 students
| Measure | Melbourn Primary School Royston, East of England | Roman Way Academy Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 40 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1229 of 1,872 | #855 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #10084 of 15,697 | #7052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 357 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 357 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 21% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 85% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 62% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| 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.melbournprimaryschool.org.uk/ | www.romanway.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Roman Way Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.3 vs 40.3).
- •Melbourn Primary School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 219.
- •Melbourn Primary School is a local authority school while Roman Way Academy 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 Melbourn Primary School better than Roman Way Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Roman Way Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 40.3 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 Melbourn Primary School and Roman Way Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Melbourn Primary School: 357. Roman Way Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Melbourn Primary School and Roman Way Academy rank in East of England?
Melbourn Primary School is 1229th of 1,872 and Roman Way Academy is 855th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).