Isles of Scilly
The Five Islands Academy
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.
Attainment 8 of 53.2 is above the national average of around 46.
- 53.2
- Attainment 8
- 39%
- 5+ Eng & Maths
- 2025/2026
- Academic year
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
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 (18 pupils in the latest results year). Figures may be less reliable and some data may be suppressed.
What to do next
- Verify the school's official admissions policy
- Download and review the Supplementary Information Form
- Book an open day or school visit
- Add this school to your shortlist and compare with backup options
Starting school in September 2027
- Secondary (Year 7): apply by 31 October 2026; offers on 1 March 2027.
National dates for England. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another council.
Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25 or 2025/26)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | 7+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/2026 (provisional) | 18 | 53.2 | — | 38.9% | 0.0% | — | — |
| 2024/2025 | 22 | 48.7 | — | 45.5% | — | 13.6% | 4.1 |
| 2023/2024 | 17 | 52.8 | +1.07 | 64.7% | — | 5.9% | 4.3 |
| 2022/2023 | 32 | 53.2 | +0.72 | 62.5% | — | 31.3% | 4.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 15 | 52.5 | +0.49 | — | — | 27.0% | 4.5 |
EBacc figures stop at 2024/2025: the DfE no longer publishes them from 2025/2026.
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 |
| Pupils | 251 |
| FSM eligible | 3.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Church Road, Old Town, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA
www.fiveislands.scilly.sch.uk1720424850| 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 | 2025/2026 |
| 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 |