St Ives Primary & Nursery School
Primary · Academy converter · Ages 2–11 · Ringwood, Dorset
St Ives Primary & Nursery School is a primary school in Ringwood, Dorset for ages 2–11 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding, from the inspection on 6 December 2023. Dorset has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2015 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Sandy Lane, St. Ives, Ringwood, BH24 2LE
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Dorset
- Pupils on roll
- 245 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 5.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 21.9
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Outstanding Inspected 6 December 2023
Strengths
- “The school is ambitious for every pupil.”
- “St Ives is a happy, vibrant and highperforming school.”
- “Many pupils hardly miss a day and show genuine pride in attending.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 1 February 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 90% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 31 first-preference applications, 29 offers in total, 29 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Reception 2015 to 2026, as Dorset published it, drawn on the map
- The council’s catchment or priority area for this school on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Dorset.
- Oakhurst Community First School 2.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Three Legged Cross First and Nursery School 2.9 mi Good Last distance published
- St Mary's CofE First School & Nursery 2.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Verwood Church of England First School 3.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Hillside Community First School 3.8 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Trinity Church of England First School 4.1 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Ferndown First School 4.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Parley First School 4.4 mi Good Last distance published