Schools in St Ives

St Ives has 9 schools, including 4 primary schools, 2 secondary schools, 3 nurseries, 1 independent school, 1 special school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

The highest-ranked schools in St Ives on Eduscope are St Ivo Academy, Thorndown Primary School, Wheatfields Primary School. 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.

100% of inspected schools in St Ives hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

Across primary schools in St Ives, 56% 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.

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in St Ives is 19.1:1. 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.

The persistent absence rate across schools in St Ives is 16.7%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

There are 2,588 pupils enrolled across schools in St Ives, with 1,210 in primary and 1,378 in secondary. 17.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

There is 1 independent school in St Ives, a special school for children with special educational needs, where councils usually pay the fees. You can compare it on Eduscope, including inspection reports where available.

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 9 schools in St Ives by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.