Ofsted: Good

The Five Islands Academy

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person Mrs Rachel Lewin

corporate_fareTRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSt Mary's, TR21 0NA

language Visit Website phone 01720424850

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

263

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Attainment 8

53.2

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GCSE Rank

#1 in Isles of Scilly

#744 of 4,024 nationally

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The Five Islands Academy is a Academy sponsor led primary school in St Mary's, serving ages 3-16. Rated Good by Ofsted. Ranks in the top 19% of primary schools nationally.

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School Summary

The Five Islands Academy is an academy sponsor led in St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, admitting pupils aged 3-16. It is part of TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 243 pupils on roll, of whom 4% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2026, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 53.2, placing the school #1 in Isles of Scilly and #744 of 4,024 nationally. 38.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

In 2025, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined, with 7% achieving the higher standard.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Good.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.2 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2026

Attainment 8 Score

53.2

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

38.90%

Grade 4+ E&M

83.30%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.4%

5+ GCSEs (4+ incl. E&M)83.30%

Triple Science Entry50.00%

EBacc Slot Score15.4 / 30

2025

Attainment 8 Score

48.7

across 8 GCSE slots

Grade 5+ E&M

45.50%

Grade 4+ E&M

81.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)12.3%

Entering EBacc13.60%

EBacc APS4.09

2024

Progress 8 Score

1.07

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

64.70%

Entering EBacc5.90%

EBacc APS4.25

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.72

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

53.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS4.45

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc27%

EBacc APS4.47

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2026

Stayed in Education / Employment

76.5%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)64.7%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment11.8%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11.8%

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

84%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

100%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)0%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

87%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)73%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment13%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2025

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 57%

Reading93% LA 93%

Writing71% LA 71%

Maths71% LA 71%

Read SS

108

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

103

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

57%

LA 57%England 61%

Reading96% LA 96% · Eng 74%

Writing83% LA 83% · Eng 72%

Maths61% LA 61% · Eng 73%

Read SS

107

Maths SS

102

GPS SS

104

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

37%

LA 37%England 60%

Reading53% LA 53% · Eng 73%

Writing37% LA 37% · Eng 71%

Maths74% LA 74% · Eng 73%

Read SS

102

Maths SS

104

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

-2.9

Read

LA -2.9

-5.9 to 0.1

-5.1

Write

LA -5.1

-7.9 to -2.2

1.4

Maths

LA 1.4

-1.4 to 4.2

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Ranking History & Trajectory

National & Local Authority position based on DfE performance data · Methodology

Year	Primary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	Attainment	Progress	Secondary Overall (Nat)	LA Rank	GCSE Attainment	Progress 8 Rank
2026	—	—	—	—	#1,446 / 4,024	#1	#744	#1
2025	#11,108 / 3,948	#1	#9,473	#1	#1,927 / 3,948	#1	#1,316	#1
2024	#10,451 / 4,450	#1	#8,539	#1	#338 / 4,450	#1	#805	#52
2023	#12,737 / 4,321	#1	#12,404	#11,753	#859 / 4,321	#1	#756	#242
2022	—	—	—	—	#891 / 4,199	#1	#1,109	#489

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

11 October 2023

Inspection Report

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10 October 2023

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-10-11

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Good

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2016-09-28

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

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2014-10-08

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.0%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 0.8% for this term (primary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.2%(3 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 1.225% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 251 pupils. During this period, there were 5 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.0%, which is above the termly national average of 0.8%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	251	5	2.0%	0.8%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	246	6	2.4%	0.9%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	248	0	0.0%	0.8%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	248	0	0.0%	0.7%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	248	0	0.0%	0.8%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	266	1	0.4%	0.7%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	263	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	262	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	262	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	263	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	258	0	0.0%	0.5%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	264	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	259	0	0.0%	0.1%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	254	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	259	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	259	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	258	0	0.0%	0.6%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	272	0	0.0%	0.4%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	270	1	0.4%	0.5%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 12 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 7 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 4 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

Overall, how do parents view this school?

89%Positive

My child is happy at this school.

75%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

75%Positive

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When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

strongly agree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree50%

not applicable67%

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree17%

agree33%

disagree25%

strongly disagree8%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

strongly agree25%

agree17%

Neither agree nor disagree25%

disagree25%

strongly disagree8%

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

strongly agree17%

agree25%

Neither agree nor disagree17%

disagree33%

strongly disagree8%

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

strongly agree33%

agree17%

disagree25%

strongly disagree25%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

strongly agree33%

agree25%

disagree17%

strongly disagree25%

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no75%

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

disagree33%

strongly disagree67%

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

yes67%

no33%

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ranking History & Trajectory

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Church of England)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

Overall, how do parents view this school?

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

When bullying took place, the school dealt with it quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

When the school makes decisions it has the child's best interests at heart.

The school gives my child the right support to enable them to learn well.

The school communicates well with me about the things I need to know.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly.

Does your child have Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND)?

My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

Would you recommend this school to another parent?

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover