St Ives Infant School
71%
Capacity
146
Pupils
1.8x
Demand
About St Ives Infant School
St Ives Infant School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Cornwall community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 146 pupils on roll, operating at 71% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St Ives Infant School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Richard Wigham, it falls under Cornwall local authority.
St Ives Infant School is a popular choice with families — it received 49 applications for 27 places, making it 1.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 22 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Ives Infant School include Forest School, Library, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Athletics, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Film Club, Art Club, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.2%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cornwall, St Ives Infant School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Trenwith Burrows, St Ives, Cornwall, TR26 1DH |
| Headteacher | Richard Wigham |
| Local Authority | Cornwall |
| Number of Pupils | 146 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.2% |
| School Capacity | 146 / 206 (71% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Feb 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 4 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed27
49
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
22 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Trenwith Burrows, St Ives
Cornwall, TR26 1DH
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