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The Five Islands Academy - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall experiences and progress of children and young people in the boarding provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum builds logically from Reception to Year 11.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour; lessons rarely disrupted.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Assessment used to identify support; phonics teaching continues as needed.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers pause throughout the day to share books and engage students.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Curriculum helps pupils gain needed knowledge and skills.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some teaching does not account enough for student needs.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can give opinions through Ofsted Parent View.
Communication with Parents: Information about pupils' needs and progress communicated.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupils feel safe to raise concerns during 鈥榗ircle time鈥� or privately.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Trust supports the school with accommodation and contingency plans.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: The school insists on a positive culture challenging intolerance.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Strong knowledge of how law protects people; regular reinforcement of principles like consent.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Remarkable range of cultural experiences, especially in arts.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: School provides opportunities for local project initiatives.
Career Counselling Services: School sets ambitious career pathways; collaboration with prestigious employers.
Support for SEND: Individualized support; needs of pupils often well understood.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum including GCSEs in separate sciences, design and technology, engineering.
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The Five Islands Academy is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Cornwall County, South West.
It has 248 students from age 3-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1.
At this school, 63% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Inadequate |
| Age range | 3-16 | 2-19 | 3-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 8 | 8.7 | 4.7 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | - |
| Proficient Read | 102 | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 63% | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 104 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 102 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 37% | 37% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -5.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | 1.4 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 0 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 0 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | - | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | - | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.72 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 63% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% | 78% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 31% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 6% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 9% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.45 | 4.45 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 87% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 15 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 73% | 73% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 53% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 7% | 7% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 13% | 13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 13% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.49 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% | 67% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 87% | 87% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 27% | 27% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% | 13% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% | 20% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 4.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 94% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 18 | 18 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 94% | 94% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 61% | 61% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 11% | 11% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 22% | 22% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 0% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 0% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | - | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | - | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | - | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | - | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | - | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 0% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 0 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 0% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 0% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 0% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.75% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Students Teachers
8 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Five Islands Academy
Local authority ratio 8 : 1