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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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