Royston primary schools deliver strong results across a market town community straddling the Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire border. Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School, Thriplow CofE Primary School, and Meldreth Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 89% of schools rated Good or Outstanding, just below England's 90%. With 19 schools serving Royston and surrounding villages, families in Royston town centre, Melbourn, Meldreth, and Barley have extensive choice. 74% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above the England average of 62%, with 25% achieving the higher standard compared to 8% nationally. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Barkway VA Church of England First School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Barley (VA) Church of England First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Bassingbourn Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Chrishall Holy Trinity and St Nicholas CofE (Aided) Primary School and Pre-School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Fowlmere Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Guilden Morden CofE Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Icknield Walk First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Outstanding |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Melbourn Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Meldreth Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Petersfield CofE Aided Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Reed First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | Outstanding |
| #9 | King James Academy Royston | State | All-through | 9-18 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Roman Way Academy | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
| N/A | Tannery Drift School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
State • All-through • 9-18 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Steeple Morden CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Studlands Rise First School | State | Primary | 3-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 3-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Therfield First School | State | Primary | 4-9 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-9 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Thriplow CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
