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Roman Way Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Roman Way Academy is an academy sponsor led primary school in Royston, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 3-9, with 234 pupils, and a capacity of 277 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-9

Age range

234

Pupils

277

Capacity

84%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Roman Way Academy Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Roman Way Academy?

The catchment area for Roman Way Academy is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Roman Way Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hertfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →

Roman Way Academy: 277 places, 84% filled: places available

Roman Way Academy has a published admission number of 277 places. 234 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 84%. At 84% full, the school currently has headroom below its 277 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 22.4% of pupils at Roman Way Academy are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Hertfordshire.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Hertfordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Hertfordshire Council school admissions (official) →

Roman Way Academy: School Information

Full address
Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5EQ
Local authority
Hertfordshire
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-9 years
Free school meals
22.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147008

Other Primary Schools in Royston

If Roman Way Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Royston are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Roman Way Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Roman Way Academy

What is the catchment area for Roman Way Academy?

The catchment area for Roman Way Academy is the geographic zone Hertfordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Hertfordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Roman Way Academy oversubscribed?

Roman Way Academy has a capacity of 277 places and currently has 234 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Roman Way Academy?

Admission to Roman Way Academy is managed by Hertfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Roman Way Academy cover?

Roman Way Academy is a primary school in Royston, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 3-9. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Roman Way Academy?

Roman Way Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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