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Schools in Isles of Scilly

A council (local authority) in the South West

  • Council
  • 2 schools and nurseries
  • 243 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Attendance is close to the England figure.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Isles of Scilly at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker results at 11

How Isles of Scilly's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries21 nursery
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1157%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths39%Attainment 8 53.2, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary4%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school18%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Isles of Scilly

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Isles of Scilly primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Isles of Scilly

0 mainstream schools in Isles of Scilly, best first

The Five Islands Academy

St Mary's, TR21 0NA · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
243
Pupils per teacher
9.8
View school The Five Islands Academy

Top Secondary Schools in Isles of Scilly

0 mainstream schools in Isles of Scilly, best first

The Five Islands Academy

St Mary's, TR21 0NA · Academy · All-through · Ages 3 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

Met the standard at 1157%

England 62%

Days missed
6.5%
Pupils
243
Pupils per teacher
9.8
View school The Five Islands Academy

Nurseries in Isles of Scilly

1 in Isles of Scilly, highest Ofsted grade first

The map

Every school in Isles of Scilly, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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The Five Islands Academy, GoodCherry Blossom Childcare, Outstanding
  • Outstanding1
  • Good1
Your council

How school places work in Isles of Scilly

Apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council's area. Independent schools take applications directly.

About Isles of Scilly

Isles of Scilly is a unitary authority in the South West.

Good to know in Isles of Scilly

  • The islands have one all-through school, Five Islands Academy, for ages from Reception to Year 11. Source
  • Advice on joining Reception at Five Islands Academy is on the admissions page of the school's website. Source
  • Most young people on the islands go to the mainland for post-16 education or training. Source
  • Secondary-aged pupils from the off-islands get a weekly return journey to the St Mary's base. Source
  • Funding is available for families from the off-islands to access early years and childcare services. Source
  • Families who think their child may be eligible for free school meals complete an entitlement checker form. Source

From Isles of Scilly council's website, checked 7 November 2026. Check the council's pages before you apply.

School admissions team: enquiries@scilly.gov.uk · 0300 1234 105

Key dates each year

31 October
Secondary school applications close
15 January
Primary school applications close
1 March
Secondary school offers
16 April
Primary school offers

If a date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, offers go out the next working day.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Isles of Scilly school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Isles of Scilly's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Isles of Scilly vs England

How good are Isles of Scilly's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Numbers that sum up Isles of Scilly

Isles of ScillyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    57%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    39%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    18%

    England 18%

    Close to England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    4%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 1 school that has one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Isles of Scilly in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap30%50%70%20182019202320242025
57% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%60%90%2018201920222023202420252026
39% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
18% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Isles of Scilly has 2 schools and nurseries.

There are 10% fewer pupils than in 2018.

4% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Isles of Scilly's state schools each January.

Down 10% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Isles of Scilly4%

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Isles of Scilly

How many schools are in Isles of Scilly?

Isles of Scilly has 2 schools, including 1 primary school, 1 secondary school, 1 nursery. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Isles of Scilly?

The highest-ranked schools in Isles of Scilly on Eduscope are The Five Islands Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Isles of Scilly are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Isles of Scilly hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Isles of Scilly perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Isles of Scilly, 57% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Isles of Scilly?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Isles of Scilly is 9.8:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Isles of Scilly schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Isles of Scilly is 17.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Isles of Scilly?

There are 243 pupils enrolled across schools in Isles of Scilly, with 243 in secondary. 3.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Isles of Scilly?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 2 schools in Isles of Scilly by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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