The Five Islands Academy
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Attainment 8 of 48.7 is close to the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 48.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.
- Progress 8:
- +1.07
- Confidence interval:
- [0.40, 1.74]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
- Small cohort (22 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 22 | 48.7 | — | 77.3% | 13.6% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 17 | 52.8 | +1.07 | 82.4% | 5.9% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 32 | 53.2 | +0.72 | 72.0% | 31.0% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 15 | 52.5 | +0.49 | 87.0% | 27.0% | 4.5 |
School information
| URN | 144638 |
| Local authority | Isles of Scilly |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | All-through |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 3-16 |
| Headteacher | Rachel Lewin |
| Trust | TRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | TR21 0NA |
| Latest pupils | 22 |
| FSM eligible | 3.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Church Road, Old Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA
www.fiveislands.scilly.sch.ukView local authority page1720424850| DfE number | 4002 |
| UKPRN | 10068296 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2019 |
| GIAS updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 28 Nov 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Academy First Section 5 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 11 Oct 2023 |
| Publication date | 28 Nov 2023 |