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The Five Islands Academy
Church Road, Old Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA, Isles Of Scilly
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
76.7 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 77% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
251
Capacity
285
Ages
3–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, the school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where the Attainment 8 score places it in the top 35% nationally. A commendable 82% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%. While KS2 progress shows room for improvement, overall parent satisfaction appears strong, making it a compelling option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 48.7 | Top 35% 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%. | 82% | Top 13% 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%. | 46% | Top 46% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 19% 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%. | 9% | Bottom 19% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.5%
White Other7.6%
Mixed Other2.4%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Location
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49.91278, -6.30524 · TR21 0NA
School details
Local authorityIsles Of Scilly
RegionSouth West
URN144638
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Five Islands Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Five Islands Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 October 2023.
Is The Five Islands Academy a good school?
The Five Islands Academy scores 76.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% 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 The Five Islands Academy in GCSEs?
The Five Islands Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.7. 82% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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