Meldreth Primary School vs Roman Way Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 4.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meldreth Primary School
Nr Royston · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
194 students
Roman Way Academy
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
219 students
| Measure | Meldreth Primary School Nr Royston, East of England | Roman Way Academy Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #269 of 1,872 | #855 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #2095 of 15,697 | #7052 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 194 | 219 |
| Pupils on roll | 194 | 219 |
| Free school meals | 17.2% | 18.9% |
| Capacity filled | 92.4% | 79.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 79% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 17% | – |
| 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 | Nr Royston | Royston |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.meldreth.cambs.sch.uk/ | www.romanway.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Meldreth Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.4 vs 54.3).
- •Roman Way Academy is the larger school with 219 students compared with 194.
- •Meldreth 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 Meldreth Primary School better than Roman Way Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Meldreth Primary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 54.3 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 Meldreth Primary School and Roman Way Academy?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Nr Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Meldreth Primary School: 194. Roman Way Academy: 219. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Meldreth Primary School and Roman Way Academy rank in East of England?
Meldreth Primary School is 269th 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).