The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 218
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 39.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Head
- Mrs Ali Watts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
September 2011 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
The Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Ives Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Ives Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ives Junior School?
St Ives Junior School currently has 218 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ives Junior School take?
St Ives Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ives Junior School?
St Ives Junior School is in St Ives, TR26 1DN, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ives Junior School have a sixth form?
No, St Ives Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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