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St Ives Primary & Nursery School

Sandy Lane, St. Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2LE

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Pupils

256

Ages

2-11

FSM

6.3%

Capacity

240

Ofsted

Outstanding

Dec 2023

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

97.0%

Writing

90.0%

Maths

100.0%

RWM Combined

90.0%

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About St Ives Primary & Nursery School

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Ringwood, Dorset. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 90% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 256 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sandy Lane, Ringwood, BH24 2LE | More schools in Dorset

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Ives Primary & Nursery School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Dec 2023 — Outstanding
Nov 2008 — Outstanding (predecessor: St Ives Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Ives Primary & Nursery School

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

St Ives Primary & Nursery School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.

What are St Ives Primary & Nursery School's latest exam results?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School: KS2 2024/25: 90% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Ives Primary & Nursery School located?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Ringwood, Dorset (BH24 2LE).

How many pupils attend St Ives Primary & Nursery School?

St Ives Primary & Nursery School has around 256 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Ives Primary & Nursery School with other schools?

View St Ives Primary & Nursery School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Dorset.