The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 90% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
90%
+28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
112
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Crossley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Sandy Lane, St. Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire, BH24 2LE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Ives Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
St Ives Primary & Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ives Primary & Nursery School?
St Ives Primary & Nursery School currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ives Primary & Nursery School take?
St Ives Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Ives Primary & Nursery School?
St Ives Primary & Nursery School is in Ringwood, BH24 2LE, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ives Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, St Ives Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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