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The Five Islands Academy

Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NASecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
Progress 8
+1.07
Well above average
−20+2
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#52 of 3,141 nationally

About The Five Islands Academy

The Five Islands Academy is the only state secondary on the Isles of Scilly, a Church of England school for pupils aged 3 to 16. With 251 pupils against a capacity of 285, it is not oversubscribed, leaving some room for new families moving to the islands. Its intake is notably less disadvantaged than the national average: just 3.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, compared with a typical English state secondary figure of around 23%. The school is also a boarding school, which is unusual for a state-funded setting, and it offers nursery provision from age three. This combination of small size, low FSM, and boarding capacity suggests a school that serves a tight-knit island community while also accommodating families who need residential places, perhaps due to the remote geography. The headteacher is Rachel Lewin, and the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted since its most recent inspection in 2023.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0NA
HeadteacherRachel Lewin
Local AuthorityIsles Of Scilly
Number of Pupils251
Free School Meals (FSM)3.2%
School Capacity251 / 285 (88% full)
BoardingYes — Boarding school
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsMusic RoomsSports HallTheatreICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

CricketHockeyMartial ArtsBadmintonCross CountryGymnasticsNetballRowing

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubDramaCodingOrchestraDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseFilm ClubDebateBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Source: fiveislands.scilly.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Five Islands Academy

The Five Islands Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.