St Ivo Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Leys St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6RR |
| Phone | 01480375400 |
| Reference Number | 137305 |
St Ivo Academy has made significant improvements since its previous inspection and is now performing well across various areas of school life. The school is committed to fostering a positive learning environment, where teachers have high expectations of their pupils, encouraging them to achieve their best. Despite some mixed feedback from older students regarding recent changes, many appreciate the enhancements and positive relationships they have with their teachers. The school's curriculum is ambitious and designed to support all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), although there are still areas that require further attention to ensure all pupils receive equitable support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1493 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.64%
Girls: 48.36% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 18.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 10.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 132 | 112 | 244 |
| 8 | 146 | 140 | 286 |
| 9 | 132 | 129 | 261 |
| 10 | 146 | 127 | 273 |
| 11 | 135 | 149 | 284 |
| 12 | 17 | 21 | 38 |
| 13 | 63 | 44 | 107 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.1% |
| White, Other | 7.1% |
| Pakistani | 4.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jul 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 21 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Ivo School | |
| 25 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 02 Dec 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Oct 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Dec 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
| 15 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between pupils and teachers
- Strong performance in GCSE examinations
- Broad and ambitious curriculum for all pupils
- Teachers provide clear explanations and examples
- Effective reading programme fostering confidence and fluency
- Well-planned personal development and careers programme
- High expectations for pupil behavior resulting in a calm learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Plans for pupils with SEND lack precision, affecting their learning
- Limited opportunities for developing wider interests and enrichment activities
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.72 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.79 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.3% |
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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 50 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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