Best primary schools in St Ives (Huntingdonshire) (2026)
St Ives (Huntingdonshire) has 3 ranked primary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Thorndown Primary School, in the top 56% in England. The average reading, writing & maths here in 2025 was 55%, against 62% for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
| Rank | School | Reading, writing & maths (2023–2025 average) | Reading, writing & maths 2025 | Trend | Higher standard | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 45% in England |
Thorndown Primary School St Ives (Huntingdonshire) |
61% | 61% | 5% | No rating | |
2 Bottom 18% in England |
Wheatfields Primary School St Ives (Huntingdonshire) |
50% | 57% | 0% | Not judged | |
3 Bottom 13% in England |
Westfield Junior School St Ives (Huntingdonshire) |
47% | 48% | 5% | No rating |
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What is the best primary school in St Ives (Huntingdonshire)?
On exam results over the last three years, Thorndown Primary School is the top-ranked primary school in St Ives (Huntingdonshire), in the top 56% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.