St Ives primary schools deliver strong academic foundations in this riverside market town community. Holywell CofE Primary School, Thorndown Primary School, and St Ives Junior School lead the area, with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 20% achieve the higher standard, more than double the England average of 8%. 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. Families across St Ives East, St Ives South, and the town centre have access to 8 schools with strong community ties and close proximity to Cambridge. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | St Uny CofE Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| N/A | St Ives Infant School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Eastfield Infant and Nursery School | State | Primary | 3-7 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-7 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Wheatfields Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Holywell CofE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | St Ives Junior School | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.3/10Developing |
State • Primary • 7-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Thorndown Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #4 | Westfield Junior School, St. Ives | State | Primary | 7-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
State • Primary • 7-11 years
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