Best 3 Secondary schools in St Ives – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

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Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: St Ivo Academy (Secondary) in St Ives; St Ives School (Secondary) in St Ives — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Ivo Academy and St Ives School. They are secondary phase and academy converter and academy sponsor led type located around St Ives, Cambridgeshire and St Ives, Cornwall. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Ivo Academy), published May 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Ivo Academy (May 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,050, combined total ≈ 2,050, typical FSM 20–25%, range 15–20%–20–25%; spread across trusts such as ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST and Truro & Penwith Academy Trust.

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Attribute	St Ivo Academy PE27 6RR	St Ives School TR26 2BB
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy converter	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	St Ives Cambridgeshire PE27 6RR	St Ives Cornwall TR26 2BB
Latest Ofsted	2 30 May 2024	2 27 Feb 2017
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,500 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 550 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1840	600
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST	Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
Website	www.astreastivo.org	www.stivesschool.net
Telephone	01480375400	01736795608
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

St Ivo Academy

PE27 6RR

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: St Ives
Cambridgeshire
PE27 6RR
Ofsted: 2 30 May 2024
Pupils: ≈ 1,500 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: ASTREA ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.astreastivo.org
Telephone: 01480375400

St Ives School

TR26 2BB

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: St Ives
Cornwall
TR26 2BB
Ofsted: 2 27 Feb 2017
Pupils: ≈ 550 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Truro & Penwith Academy Trust
Website: www.stivesschool.net
Telephone: 01736795608

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.