St Ivo Academy vs The Knights Templar School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ivo Academy
St Ives · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,378 students
The Knights Templar School
Baldock · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,375 students
| Measure | St Ivo Academy St Ives, East of England | The Knights Templar School Baldock, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #198 of 460 | #172 of 460 |
| National rank | #1614 of 4,090 | #1364 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,378 | 1,375 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,378 | 1,375 |
| Free school meals | 19.5% | 20.1% |
| Capacity filled | 74.9% | 103.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 47.1 | 48.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.2% | 45.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 70.4% | 69.5% |
| EBacc average points | 4.44 | 4.41 |
| A level points per entry | 28.5 | 33.5 |
| town | St Ives | Baldock |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.astreastivo.org/ | kts.school/ |
The verdict
- •The Knights Templar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.5 vs 57.4).
- •St Ivo Academy is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 1,375.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Ivo Academy better than The Knights Templar School?
On the Success Index (England), The Knights Templar School ranks higher (62.5 vs 57.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are St Ivo Academy and The Knights Templar School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Baldock in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ivo Academy: 1,378. The Knights Templar School: 1,375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ivo Academy and The Knights Templar School rank in East of England?
St Ivo Academy is 198th of 460 and The Knights Templar School is 172nd of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).