State School
#1 in Best Primary Schools in Dorset
St Ives Primary & Nursery School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2025
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Work here? Update your school profile
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
- Primary
- St. Leonards and St. Ives BH24 2LE
1 schools in compare list
Ofsted report
Notify us of new Ofsted report
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
Quick insights from ofsted Powered by AI
This insight was generated by AI, based on latest Ofsted report.
Foundational Skills: Making sure that every child learns to read, whatever their starting point, is everyone’s mantra. Pupils learn phonics well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is highly successful in teaching pupils what they need to know.
Performance in Maths & Reading: A large majority of Year 6 pupils exceed the national standards expected of them in reading and mathematics.
Support for Falling Behind: When pupils get stuck or need more practice, they receive extra teaching to secure complex concepts.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave exceptionally well and value the school’s behaviour policies.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities achieve exceptionally well across the curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff champion pupils’ physical fitness, boosting confidence and skills markedly.
Parent Feedback: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinions and find out what other parents think.
Extracurricular Activities: There are lots of clubs; opportunities for pupils to develop their talents and interests are of exceptional quality.
Outdoor Facilities: Specialist programmes from Nursery to Year 6 support pupils who need help to develop their balance and agility.
Teacher Engagement: The school has a sharp focus on developing teachers’ subject knowledge.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff coach and support others to develop consistently strong knowledge, ensuring curriculum success.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Staff use school-wide assessment systems to check what pupils know and remember effectively.
Historical Ofsted reports
Contact
Suggest an edit
St Ives Primary & Nursery School is a top rated, Primary, Co-Ed school located in Dorset County, South West.
It has 247 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 94% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
Distance calculator
Simply click on 'Detect My Location' to find out the distance from your current location to the school.
St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Nearby Schools in Your Area
Compare with similar schools
| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
B-
|
D-
|
D-
|
| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-11 | 5-9 | 2-9 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.3 | 22.1 | 18.7 |
| Proficient Math | 114 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 112 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 114 | 94 | 97 |
| Reading | 112 | 96 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% | 49.73% | 55.92% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 41% | 8.08% | 7.4% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.7 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 7.5 | Well Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 3 | 94 | 96 |
| Reading | 110 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 94% 3 | 58.04% | 60.39% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 19% 3 | 10.32% | 9.69% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 110 3 | 93 | 94 |
| Reading | 110 4 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 91% 13 | 56.1% | 59.48% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 22% 7 | 7.71% | 9.14% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 1.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 107 | 89 | 93 |
| Reading | 106 | 90 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | 51.38% | 56.27% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% | 5.79% | 8.17% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
Best Schools 2024
St Ives Primary & Nursery School Rankings
Snobe ranks nearly 20,000+ schools according to their exam results, teaching quality, resources & many more indicators. (How Do We Calculate Rankings?)
How Do We Calculate Rankings?
Our school rankings are meticulously determined through a rigorous process:
This meticulous process ensures our rankings provide accurate and meaningful insights for your school choices.
Admission
Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1