St Ives School

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Higher Tregenna, St Ives, TR26 2BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

St Ives School is a secondary school in St Ives for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 295 schools in Cornwall. It ranks 11th of 31 secondary schools in Cornwall. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 January 2017, report published 27 February 2017

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

109 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.0

45.0, 1.1 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths45%

45%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths59.6%

59.6%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc19.3%

19.3%, 21.2 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.80

3.80, 0.29 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

580 pupils on roll, with places for 600

Eligible for free school meals25.9%

25.9%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.9%

1.9%, 19.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.3%

19.3%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near St Ives School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The Cornwall Independent School	3 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 55.5
Hayle Academy	3 miles	Report card: Expected standard to strong standard	Attainment 8: 42.4
Humphry Davy School	6 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.5
Mounts Bay Academy	6 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 43.7
Camborne Science and International Academy	7 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 49.7

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mr Andrew Oates
Phone: 01736795608
Website: stivesschool.net (opens in a new tab)
Address: Higher Tregenna, St Ives, TR26 2BB
Local authority: Cornwall
URN: 140675

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.