St Ives Junior School
St Ives, TR26 1DN · Cornwall · primary school
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140th of 218 primary schools in Cornwall we can score, 236 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.6/10 against 1,673 of them, against 5.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Ives Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Laser Tag, Kin Ball, Ultimate Dodgeball, Nerf Games, Bubble Football, Archery/Crossbow, Silent Disco, and Arts & Crafts. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 280. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How are the various sports and arts clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about St Ives Junior School
Overview
The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness as ‘Requires improvement’, noting that while the curriculum has been radically overhauled, it is “too early to have had an impact on how well pupils learn over time.” Despite this, the report highlights that pupils “enjoy school and feel safe,” with strong behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, described as kind and respectful, with bullying being “rare.”
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils exhibiting “‘super powers’ characteristics such as resilience and reflectiveness.”
- The curriculum is now “well sequenced and ambitious,” precisely identifying knowledge pupils should acquire.
- Staff greet pupils warmly, and those joining from the infant school “settle quickly.”
- Governors have brokered external support to gain an accurate view of the school’s performance.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure they have the subject knowledge to effectively support pupils who have fallen behind in reading, as current support “hinders them in becoming confident readers.”
- Teachers need to implement the curriculum with the same high ambition as the plans, adapting learning for all pupils, including those with SEND, to prevent knowledge gaps.
- The school must establish clear systems for checking what pupils know in wider curriculum subjects to identify and address gaps in learning.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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