SchoolScoresSt Ives Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
The Burrows, St Ives, TR26 1DN
01736 796202 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 29 November 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
15 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Cornwall comparisons use the 133 of its 236 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 103 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 76th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 85th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 122nd highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 10 parents who had raised a concern Joint 88th highest of 129 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 39% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 82% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 55th highest of 133 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cornwall. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cornwall figures pool parents at the Cornwall schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
71% — 11 points above the Cornwall average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 71% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 74% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Cornwall. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Cornwall | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 81% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.8% | 22.6%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 80% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.7% | 15.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 4.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.9% | 5.2%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Lower than 17% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.0 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.10% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 28% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.6 | 20.9 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools in St Ives (Cornwall). Higher than 49% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 15.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St Ives Infant School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- St Uny CofE Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 33% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nancledra School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Ives Junior School's Ofsted rating?
St Ives Junior School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 November 2023.
How did St Ives Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 71% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Ives Junior School?
93% of the 15 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Ives Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 111800.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.