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St Ives School
Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB, Cornwall
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.8 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
573
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 55% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, with a LocaleIQ score of 77.8, indicating it outperforms 78% of schools in the area. However, only 60% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 19%.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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. | 45.0 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 45% | Top 47% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.6%
White Other2.4%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
White Irish0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.20182, -5.48039 · TR26 2BB
School details
Local authorityCornwall
RegionSouth West
URN140675
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.stivesschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is St Ives School rated by Ofsted?
St Ives School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2017.
Is St Ives School a good school?
St Ives School scores 77.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Ives School in GCSEs?
St Ives School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.0. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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