The Five Islands Academy

URN: 144638 • St Mary's TR21 0NA

Overview

Name
The Five Islands Academy
URN
144638
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LEADING EDGE ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
62.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Rachel Gibb (since 2025)
Telephone
01720424850
Website
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Address
Church Road, St Mary's TR21 0NA

Summary

Five Islands Academy is an all-through academy located on St Mary's, serving the island communities of Bryher, St Agnes, St Martin’s, and Tresco. Catering to students aged 4 to 16, the academy features small primary bases on St Agnes, St Martin’s, and Tresco, while all secondary students attend the larger facility on St Mary’s. Primary students from Bryher travel daily to Tresco, and secondary students from off islands board weekly at Mundesley House, ensuring a supportive and community-focused environment.

The academy prides itself on its small class sizes and exceptional pastoral care, fostering a nurturing atmosphere for learning. Its curriculum is designed to be inclusive and innovative, with a focus on outdoor education to engage students effectively. The school has consistently achieved Progress 8 scores above the national average, and its recent Ofsted report rated it as a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ personal development.

Five Islands Academy is committed to serving its local community and providing a high-quality education that prepares students for future success, with a strong emphasis on academic achievement across various subjects.

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Key details

LA
Isles Of Scilly
Age range
3 - 16
Boarders
Boarding school
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LEADING EDGE ACADEMIES PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
285
Pupils
251
Boys
131
Girls
120
FSM %
3.20
Open date
2019-01-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-10-12
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Isles of Scilly

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 251 131 120 285 3.20
2024-09-11 248 129 119 285 2.80
2023-09-11 263 139 124 285 1.90
2022-09-11 263 139 124 285 1.90
2021-09-11 259 138 121 285 1.90
2020-09-11 259 139 120 285 1.50

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