SchoolScoresThe Five Islands Academy
Academy · All-through, ages 3 to 16 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class · Boarding
Part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
Church Road, Old Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA
01720 424850 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 October 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 | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
84 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 49% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 31% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 35 parents whose child had been bullied Higher than 8% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 29% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 73 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 15% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 51% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 18% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61%said yes | 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. 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
28 pupils in this year group.
57% — about the same as the Isles of Scilly average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isles of Scilly | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 93% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 71% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 71% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 108 | 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.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
22 pupils in this year group.
46% — about the same as the Isles of Scilly average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isles of Scilly | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 46% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 48.7 | 48.7 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
32 pupils in this year group.
84% — about the same as the Isles of Scilly average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isles of Scilly | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 84% | 84% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 9% | 9% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 6% | 13% |
| Further education college | 50% | 50% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 0% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 0% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 100% | 84% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. 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 Isles of Scilly. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Isles of Scilly | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years Higher than 2% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 3.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Higher than 48% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 13.6%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 0.8%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Lower than 80% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.5% | 6.5%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Lower than 76% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8% | 17.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Lower than 79% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.0 | 6.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Lower than 81% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 3.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.40% | 0.40% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher Higher than 0% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 9.8 | 9.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Higher than 0% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.0 | 7.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Higher than 85% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.8% | 21.8%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary 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.
Questions parents ask
What is The Five Islands Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Five Islands Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 October 2023.
How did The Five Islands Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Five Islands Academy?
61% of the 84 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend The Five Islands Academy 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 144638.
- 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, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.