Studlands Rise First School, Royston
Studlands Rise First School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 9 in Royston. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in January 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. It was 97% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Hertfordshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Studlands Rise First School in detail
Getting a place at Studlands Rise First School
For September 2026 entry, 27 families put Studlands Rise First School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 28 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Studlands Rise First School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Studlands Rise First School are Icknield Walk First School (0.4 miles, Outstanding); St Mary Roman Catholic Primary School (0.4 miles, Outstanding, 83% reading, 79% maths); Tannery Drift First School (0.7 miles, Good); and Roman Way Academy (1 mile, Good).
Icknield Walk First SchoolSt Mary Roman Catholic Primary SchoolTannery Drift First SchoolRoman Way Academy
What parents say
77 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Studlands Rise First School (as of September 2025): 94% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 71% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (71%).
Who goes there
5.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (86%) and Mixed (6%).
In 2026, 29 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 3 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Royston Rail Station, about 1160 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Studlands Rise (s-bound), 100 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Studlands Rise First School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
In August 2026, police recorded 79 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Hertfordshire (138).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Studlands Rise First School issued 12 suspensions, 7.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from January 2016, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Studlands Rise is a kind and respectful school where your child will feel safe and happy. The early years provision is exceptional, with staff giving children a great start through a strong focus on communication and reading skills. Staff support all children well, including those with additional needs, and create a calm learning environment where behaviour is consistently good.
Key Strengths
- Early years provision is outstanding, with highly skilled staff focusing on communication and vocabulary development - children are well-prepared for Year 1 - Reading and phonics are taught consistently well from early years onwards, with staff inspiring pupils to enjoy reading - Strong support for pupils with SEND, who are encouraged to work independently and achieve as well as their peers - Clear routines, boundaries and positive behaviour expectations create calm learning environments - Broad range of enrichment activities including sports, music, arts clubs and opportunities for older pupils to support younger children
Areas for Improvement
- Staff do not always respond quickly enough when pupils finish their work and are ready to move on to the next steps of learning, which slows progress - Teachers need better training to adapt learning for all pupils so they progress smoothly through the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with leaders creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Sports clubs, music clubs, arts clubs, Sport Crew (games leaders), responsibilities helping younger children at lunchtime
Studlands Rise First School is a welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and develop strong relationships with staff and peers. The school has a well-organised curriculum with particularly outstanding early years provision.
At a Glance
5.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
77 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.6
Avg class size
28.5
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
5
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Studlands Rise First School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Studlands Rise First School.
- The Outdoors Project Studlands Rise Holiday ClubAt the school · Not yet graded
- Fair Play King James Academy990m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Studlands Rise First School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Hertfordshire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Studlands Rise First School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Studlands Rise First School is in Hertfordshire; for families living there:
- Hertfordshire's school travel policy: Read the home to school transport policy
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
146 pupils
150 places
4 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Royston
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Royston
Across Hertfordshire council
Places available
14,776
Applications
12,543
Got 1st preference
89.1%
Got preferred school
98.4%
All primary applications across Hertfordshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
29
SEN Support
3
EHC Plans
18.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
170
Total Pupils
88
Boys
82
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
18.9:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£36,489
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,671
Per pupil
£898k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.4%
Overall absence
9.1%
Persistent absence
121
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Studlands Rise First School
Questions parents ask about Studlands Rise First School
What is Studlands Rise First School's Ofsted rating?
Studlands Rise First School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in January 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Studlands Rise First School?
No fixed boundary. When Studlands Rise First School is oversubscribed, Hertfordshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Studlands Rise First School?
Studlands Rise First School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Studlands Rise First School?
Classes at Studlands Rise First School average 28.6 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Studlands Rise First School?
Studlands Rise First School has around 170 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Studlands Rise First School?
4.4% of sessions were missed at Studlands Rise First School in 2024/25. 9.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Studlands Rise First School?
Apply through Hertfordshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Studlands Rise First School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Studlands Rise First School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Outdoors Project Studlands Rise Holiday Club (registered, not yet graded). There is another within a kilometre. The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Studlands Rise First School's term dates?
Studlands Rise First School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Hertfordshire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Thursday 22 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Monday 25 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Monday 24 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Studlands Rise First School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 2 on foot and 3 in a vehicle or otherwise. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Hertfordshire is 9 (the median across 590 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Studlands Rise First School?
Studlands Rise First School is at Studlands Rise, Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 9HB.
Sources: Hertfordshire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)