St Ives School
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Higher Tregenna St Ives Cornwall TR26 2BB |
| Phone | 01736795608 |
| Reference Number | 140675 |
St Ives School continues to exemplify a good standard of education, fostering a happy and inclusive environment where students feel valued and accepted. The school's core values of kindness and respect are integral to its community, contributing to a positive atmosphere and high standards of behaviour among pupils. Engagement in extracurricular activities is strong, with a range of programs that encourage students to explore new interests. However, while the school effectively supports students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), there are still areas for improvement, particularly in promoting a culture of reading for pleasure and ensuring consistent delivery of the curriculum across all subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 573 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.13%
Girls: 48.87% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 58 | 57 | 115 |
| 8 | 60 | 50 | 110 |
| 9 | 52 | 67 | 119 |
| 10 | 64 | 56 | 120 |
| 11 | 59 | 50 | 109 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.6% |
| White, Other | 2.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Jan 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- The school has a happy and welcoming environment.
- Pupils reflect the school's values of kindness and respect.
- High expectations for pupil behaviour.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Broad and balanced curriculum with clear intent.
- Strong participation in extracurricular activities.
- Rich personal development programme covering important issues.
- Detailed careers programme helping pupils prepare for their future.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all subjects deliver the curriculum effectively, leading to gaps in knowledge.
- There is a lack of a strong culture of reading for pleasure.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 45 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 45% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 57.8% |
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:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 48 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 23 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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St Ives Infant School
Trenwith Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DH |
0.53 miles |
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St Ives Junior School
The Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DN |
0.55 miles |
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St Uny CofE Academy
Polmennor Drive, Carbis Bay, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2SQ |
1.05 miles |
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Nancledra School
Nancledra, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8NB |
2.22 miles |
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Penpol School
2 St George's Road, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4AH |
3.03 miles |
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Bodriggy Academy
Humphry Davy Lane, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DR |
3.26 miles |
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St Erth Community Primary School
32 School Lane, St Erth, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 6HN |
3.35 miles |
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Ludgvan School
Lower Quarter, Ludgvan, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8EX |
3.88 miles |
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Connor Downs Academy
Mutton Hill, Connor Downs, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 5DH |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Cornwall Independent School
14 Trelissick Road, Hayle, TR27 4HY |
2.92 miles |
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Hayle Academy
3 High Lanes, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DN |
3.3 miles |