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St Ivo Academy
High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 6RR, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
54.2 / 100
Top 46%
Better than 54% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,493
Capacity
1,840
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
81%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 42% nationally. Approximately 70% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and 55% of pupils progress to university, with 17% attending top-third institutions. However, while the EBacc entry rate stands at 55%, there may be room for improvement in achieving higher grades, especially at the grade 5+ level.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.1 | Top 42% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 47% | Top 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 55% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 36% | Top 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 55% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.1%
White Other7.1%
Asian Pakistani4.6%
Mixed Other3.8%
Black African3.1%
Mixed W+Asian2.0%
Asian Other1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Other0.9%
Black Other0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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52.33098, -0.08536 · PE27 6RR
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137305
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.astreastivo.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ivo Academy rated by Ofsted?
St Ivo Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is St Ivo Academy a good school?
St Ivo Academy scores 54.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at St Ivo Academy in GCSEs?
St Ivo Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.1. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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