St Ivo Academy
High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6RROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Ivo Academy is a secondary school in St Ives for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 309 schools in Cambridgeshire. It ranks 21st of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 30 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Pupils have positive relationships with their teachers. Pupils know that teachers want them to achieve their best. They respond to these high expectations by trying hard in lessons. Pupils listen to teachers' clear explanations. They produce work that is of good quality. As a result, many pupils learn well. This is reflected in the strong performance in GCSE examinations. Pupils' experiences at the school are improving. Pupils talk about the number of positive changes to their school in recent times. While they may not always understand why these have happened, many describe how the changes have made the school a better place. Some older pupils do not agree with all of the changes. Consequently, while many pupils enjoy and are happy coming to school there are some who do not. Pupils are polite and respectful. They place high value on each other's individuality. It is not just ok to be different, it is important to value, respect and celebrate difference. Pupils behave well. Lessons are calm and pupils focus their attention to the work set. Around the campus, pupils move around safely and with care for others. Younger pupils in particular, are reassured by higher levels of staff presence around the site. This helps them to feel safe.
What the school should improve
- The plans for pupils with SEND sometimes lack precision. This means that teachers are not always able to plan successful adaptations for them. As a result, occasionally, pupils with SEND do not learn as well as the school intends. The school should ensure that plans for pupils with SEND are precise, target specific learning barriers and provide teachers with defined pedagogical strategies to support pupils. The school should also ensure that all teachers use these plans effectively to create adaptations to their pedagogical approaches.
- The opportunities for pupils to develop their wider interests is limited. This means that some pupils miss out on nurturing existing talents, interests, being introduced to new experiences and broadening their horizons. The school should ensure that there is a coherently planned programme of extra-curricular and enrichment activities made accessible to all pupils.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
284 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
103 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,378 pupils on roll, with places for 1,840
Schools near St Ivo Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swavesey Village College | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 54.6 |
| St Peter's School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.6 |
| Hinchingbrooke School | 5 miles | Report card: Strong standard | Attainment 8: 50.3 |
| Northstowe Learning Community | 7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.4 |
| Cambourne Village College | 8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 51.7 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Ms Jessica Pearce
- Phone
- 01480375400
- Address
- High Leys, St Ives, PE27 6RR
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- URN
- 137305
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.