Roman Way Academy vs St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 988 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roman Way Academy
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
219 students
St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School
Royston · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
227 students
| Measure | Roman Way Academy Royston, East of England | St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School Royston, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #855 of 1,872 | #407 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #7052 of 15,697 | #3214 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–9 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 219 | 227 |
| Pupils on roll | 219 | 227 |
| Free school meals | 18.9% | 6.8% |
| Capacity filled | 79.1% | 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.romanway.herts.sch.uk | www.stmarysroyston.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (73.8 vs 54.3).
- •St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 219.
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 Roman Way Academy better than St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School ranks higher (73.8 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 Roman Way Academy and St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School?
About 988 m in a straight line, between Royston and Royston in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Roman Way Academy: 219. St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School: 227. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Roman Way Academy and St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School rank in East of England?
Roman Way Academy is 855th 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).