How many pupils does St Ives School have?

St Ives School has 573 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does St Ives School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at St Ives School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.4 in 2025/26.

Is St Ives School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Ives School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Ives School?

St Ives School is located at Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB.

St Ives School

Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

42.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

573

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About St Ives School

St Ives School is an academy sponsor led in St Ives, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 573 pupils on roll. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.4 (2025/26). 25.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Cornwall →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 573 / 600 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

25.9%

Free school meals

1.9%

EAL

1.1%

SEN support

16.6%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

42.4

Attainment 8

115 pupils

35.7%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

95%

Sustained destination

85%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

8.8%

Overall absence

26.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

34.46

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.6 vs 2023/24

17.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.5 vs 2023/24

2.38

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.3 vs 2023/24

£46,568

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,361 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

5.2

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,502

Spend per pupil

£7,925

Income per pupil

59%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB
Phone: 01736795608
Headteacher: Simon Horner
Website: http://www.stivesschool.net

Academy Trust

TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Ives School?: St Ives School is an academy sponsor led in St Ives, Cornwall, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does St Ives School have?: St Ives School has 573 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does St Ives School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at St Ives School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42.4 in 2025/26.
Is St Ives School part of an academy trust?: Yes — St Ives School is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is St Ives School?: St Ives School is located at Higher Tregenna, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 2BB.

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