The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 45.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
45.0
1.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
45%
3.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
85%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 573
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cornwall
- Trust
- TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Simon Horner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Ives School's Ofsted rating?
St Ives School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Ives School?
St Ives School currently has 573 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Ives School take?
St Ives School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Ives School?
St Ives School is in St Ives, TR26 2BB, in the Cornwall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Ives School have a sixth form?
No, St Ives School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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