St Ives Infant School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Trenwith Burrows St Ives Cornwall TR26 1DH |
| Reference Number | 137468 |
St Ives Infant School has been identified as a good school, showcasing strengths in its educational quality, behavior, and leadership. The environment is nurturing, and pupils feel safe and engaged, demonstrating high levels of motivation and good conduct. The school effectively promotes personal development through a rich curriculum and encourages pupils to explore new experiences, contributing to their overall character development. Despite the overall good performance, there are some areas needing improvement, particularly in the clarity of curriculum expectations and phonics resources provided to pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 146 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.05%
Girls: 47.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 | 25 | 43 |
| 2 | 22 | 23 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.9% |
| Unclassified | 4.1% |
| White, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| African | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 07 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 14 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as St Ives Infant School | |
| 12 Nov 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
| 16 May 2005 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are well cared for and feel safe at school.
- Strong partnerships with parents enhance communication and support.
- The school has an ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Effective early reading phonics program leading to increased accuracy in reading.
- Pupils demonstrate high levels of engagement and motivation in lessons.
- Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) support is effectively managed.
- Strong leadership and stable governance support school operations.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects lack clarity in essential knowledge pupils need to learn.
- Phonics books occasionally do not match pupils' learning stages.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 14 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Ives Junior School
The Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DN |
0.04 miles |
|
St Uny CofE Academy
Polmennor Drive, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SQ |
1.57 miles |
|
Nancledra School
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB |
2.42 miles |
|
Penpol School
2 St George's Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4AH |
3.49 miles |
|
Bodriggy Academy
Humphry Davy Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DR |
3.69 miles |
|
St Erth Community Primary School
32 School Lane, St Erth, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6HN |
3.87 miles |
|
Ludgvan School
Lower Quarter, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8EX |
4.33 miles |
|
Connor Downs Academy
Mutton Hill, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DH |
4.84 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
St Ives School
Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB |
0.53 miles |
|
The Cornwall Independent School
14 Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4HY |
3.41 miles |
|
Hayle Academy
3 High Lanes, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN |
3.74 miles |