St Ives Infant School vs The Cornwall Independent School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 5.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St Ives Infant School
St Ives · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
132 students
The Cornwall Independent School
Hayle · Independent all-through · Ages 4–16
73 students
| Measure | St Ives Infant School St Ives, South West | The Cornwall Independent School Hayle, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #669 of 1,695 | #46 of 402 |
| National rank | #6289 of 15,697 | #635 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Independent |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 132 | 73 |
| Pupils on roll | 132 | 73 |
| Free school meals | 17.6% | – |
| Capacity filled | 64.1% | 81.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.53 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | St Ives | Hayle |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.st-ives-inf.cornwall.sch.uk/ | www.tcischool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Cornwall Independent School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.5 vs 57.9).
- •St Ives Infant School is the larger school with 132 students compared with 73.
- •St Ives Infant School is a academy school while The Cornwall Independent School is a independent school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ives Infant School better than The Cornwall Independent School?
On the Success Index (England), The Cornwall Independent School ranks higher (79.5 vs 57.9 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 Ives Infant School and The Cornwall Independent School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between St Ives and Hayle in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St Ives Infant School: 132. The Cornwall Independent School: 73. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St Ives Infant School and The Cornwall Independent School rank in South West?
St Ives Infant School is 669th of 1,695 and The Cornwall Independent School is 46th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).