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The Five Islands Academy

Church Road, Old Town, St Mary's, TR21 0NA

Academy sponsor led
Church of England
Pupils
251
Ages
3-16
FSM
3.2%
Attainment 8
48.4
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard2024/25

Reading
93.0%
Writing
71.0%
Maths
71.0%
RWM Combined
57.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures2024/25

Attainment 8
48.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
13.9%
Basics 9-5
45.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.6%
EBacc APS
4.07
EBacc 9-5
9.1%
EBacc 9-4
9.1%
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About The Five Islands Academy

The Five Islands Academy is a secondary school in St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.4. The school has around 251 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Church Road, St Mary's, TR21 0NA | More schools in Isles Of Scilly

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Five Islands Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023Good
  2. Sept 2016Inadequate (predecessor: The Five Islands School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Five Islands Academy

What is The Five Islands Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Five Islands Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Five Islands Academy's latest exam results?
The Five Islands Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Five Islands Academy located?
The Five Islands Academy is a secondary school in St Mary's, Isles Of Scilly (TR21 0NA).
How many pupils attend The Five Islands Academy?
The Five Islands Academy has around 251 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Five Islands Academy with other schools?
View The Five Islands Academy'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 Isles Of Scilly.