St Ives Primary & Nursery School
URN: 142505 • Ringwood BH24 2LE
Overview
- Name
- St Ives Primary & Nursery School
- URN
- 142505
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 75.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Laura Crossley (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01425475478
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sandy Lane, Ringwood BH24 2LE
Summary
St Ives Primary & Nursery School, located in Ringwood, Dorset, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 256 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 240. The school prides itself on creating a caring and supportive environment where every child is valued. Under the leadership of Headteacher Mrs Laura Crossley, the school aims to inspire confidence and happiness in its students, believing that this fosters both academic success and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Ives is designed to prepare children for the future through a Creative Learning Journey, which encourages engagement and maximises learning opportunities. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities to help students develop their talents and interests. Additionally, St Ives has a strong emphasis on core values, particularly respect, which guide the behaviour and interactions within the school community.
St Ives Primary also features a nursery on-site, allowing for a smooth transition for younger children into primary education. The active Parents Association, S.I.S.A., plays a vital role in fostering community involvement and support for school initiatives.
The curriculum at St Ives is designed to prepare children for the future through a Creative Learning Journey, which encourages engagement and maximises learning opportunities. The school offers a range of extracurricular activities to help students develop their talents and interests. Additionally, St Ives has a strong emphasis on core values, particularly respect, which guide the behaviour and interactions within the school community.
St Ives Primary also features a nursery on-site, allowing for a smooth transition for younger children into primary education. The active Parents Association, S.I.S.A., plays a vital role in fostering community involvement and support for school initiatives.
Useful links
- Open Evening (download)
- Prospectus (download)
- Parent Questionnaire 2022 (download)
- HOME (other)
- OUR SCHOOL (other)
- Art Gallery (other)
- Our Values (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Safeguarding (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Ives Primary School (70.2)
- Ringwood Junior School (63.2)
- Ringwood Church of England Infant School (62.4)
- Poulner Infant School and Nursery (61.7)
- Poulner Junior School (57.1)
Key details
- LA
- Dorset
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE HEATH ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 256
- Boys
- 129
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 6.30
- Open date
- 2015-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-07
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hampshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 256 | 129 | 127 | 240 | 6.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 247 | 125 | 122 | 240 | 2.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 252 | 121 | 131 | 240 | 6.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 252 | 121 | 131 | 240 | 6.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 251 | 124 | 127 | 240 | 7.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 261 | 131 | 130 | 240 | 6.70 |
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