St Ives Primary & Nursery School

About St Ives Primary & Nursery School

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is an academy converter in Ringwood, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 256 pupils on roll. It is part of THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 5.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Dorset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

256 / 240 (107%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 December 2023

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Sandy Lane, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2LE

Phone

01425475478

Headteacher

Laura Crossley

Website

www.stivesprimary.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is St Ives Primary & Nursery School?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is an academy converter in Ringwood, Dorset, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does St Ives Primary & Nursery School have?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School has 256 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is St Ives Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 December 2023).

How does St Ives Primary & Nursery School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

90% of pupils at St Ives Primary & Nursery School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is St Ives Primary & Nursery School part of an academy trust?

Yes — St Ives Primary & Nursery School is part of THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is St Ives Primary & Nursery School?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is located at Sandy Lane, Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2LE.