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Isles of Scilly

The Five Islands Academy

Isles of Scilly·All-through·South West·Academy sponsor led·TR21 0NA
URN: 144638GoodOfsted published 28 Nov 2023
48.7
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
+1.07
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [0.40, 1.74]
77.3%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
13.6%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Strong results and, more tellingly, pupils across the ability range leave well ahead of where they started.

What the data says

Published data, read plainly. It tells you what to check next; it does not guarantee a place or replace your local authority’s admissions guidance.

Academic outcomes
Around average academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 48.7 is close to the national average of around 46.

48.7
Attainment 8
77%
5+ Eng & Maths
2024/2025
Academic year
Pupil progress
Above-average progress

Pupils made above-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely above zero, which is strong evidence of added value.

+1.07
Progress 8
[0.40, 1.74]
Confidence interval
Getting a place
Admissions realism: not yet assessed

Admissions realism depends on your home postcode and the school's published allocation data. Enter your postcode on this page to get a more specific assessment, and always verify the latest policy on the school's official admissions page.

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.

Watch-outs

  • 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.

What to do next

Admissions and catchment

Council allocation figures

Not covered yet

Add a postcode to see where you would sit against past cut-offs.

We have not collected Isles of Scilly council’s allocation figures for this school yet. We only show a verdict when we can cite the council’s published figures. Check Isles of Scilly’s allocation booklet, or the school’s website.

Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/20252248.7—77.3%13.6%4.1
2023/20241752.8+1.0782.4%5.9%4.3
2022/20233253.2+0.7272.0%31.0%4.5
2021/20221552.5+0.4987.0%27.0%4.5

School information

URN144638
Local authorityIsles of Scilly
RegionSouth West
PhaseAll-through
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Gender of entryMixed
Age range3-16
HeadteacherRachel Lewin
TrustTRURO & PENWITH ACADEMY TRUST
AdmissionsNon-selective
Religious characterChurch of England
PostcodeTR21 0NA
Latest pupils22
FSM eligible3.2%

Contact and identifiers

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

www.fiveislands.scilly.sch.ukView local authority page1720424850
DfE number4002
UKPRN10068296
Opened1 Jan 2019
GIAS updated18 Feb 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated18 Feb 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year2024/2025
Ofsted published28 Nov 2023

Latest Ofsted inspection

Good
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeAcademy First Section 5
Category of concern—
Inspection date11 Oct 2023
Publication date28 Nov 2023
View Ofsted report