St Ives School
St Ives, TR26 2BB · Cornwall · secondary school
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19th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.9/10 against 879 of them, against 3.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 35.7 · 26 | 30% | 0.79 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.12 · 41 | 25% | 1.03 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.4 · 31 | 10% | 0.31 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.0, slightly above the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.12 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than peers nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 580 pupils against a stated capacity of 600. 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
Since the Progress 8 score is below 0, what specific support is offered to pupils who are falling behind in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap between attainment and progress?
What Ofsted said about St Ives School
Overview
St Ives School is confirmed as a "good school" following an ungraded inspection. It is described as a "happy and welcoming school" where core values of "kindness and respect" are evident, and pupils feel safe and accepted.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour, with bullying being "rare" and staff acting "quickly and effectively" when concerns arise.
- The curriculum is "broad and balanced," with subject leaders having a "clear intent" for knowledge sequencing, allowing most pupils to speak "confidently about what they know."
- Staff are "ambitious" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing "good support" that incorporates pupils' own views.
- A "rich personal development programme" covers important issues such as consent and resilience, while a detailed careers programme helps pupils plan their futures.
- Staff well-being is prioritised, with the senior leadership team making "significant reductions to workload," leading to staff being "proud to work at the school."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must develop a stronger culture of reading for pleasure, as "most pupils do not read widely or often beyond the curriculum."
- In some subjects, staff lack sufficient expertise to implement the curriculum consistently, resulting in "gaps in their knowledge" for some pupils.
- Pupils are not as confident in explaining "fundamental British values" as they are in other areas of personal development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with clear recruitment systems, appropriate staff training, and careful monitoring of pupil well-being.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.9 |
| 2024/25 | 45.0 |
| 2025/26 | 42.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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