Schools in Isles of Scilly
1 schools in 1 towns: how they were inspected, the best by phase, where places ran out, and the dates to apply.
Isles of Scilly at a glance
- Schools
- 1 0 state primary, 1 state secondary and 0 private. DfE Get Information about Schools, 17 October 2026.
- Good or Outstanding
- 100% 1 of the 1 state schools whose latest Ofsted inspection gave a grade. Ofsted, latest inspections.
- Offer distances held
- 0% How far the last place reached on offer day: held for 0 of 1 state schools that take an intake. Isles of Scilly's published offer-day figures.
The best schools in Isles of Scilly
Primary
| Place in Isles of Scilly | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Five Islands Academy | St Mary's | 1st (1/1) |
Ranked on 2025 KS2 results: the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. The same rank as the full Isles of Scilly primary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 2 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Secondary (GCSE)
| Place in Isles of Scilly | School | Town | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Five Islands Academy | St Mary's | 1st (1/1) |
Ranked on 2026 GCSE results: Attainment 8, the average grade across eight GCSEs. The same rank as the full Isles of Scilly secondary table (method). Source: DfE, key stage 4 school performance tables; table built 16 October 2026.
Towns
- St Mary's 1 school · best schools
Getting in
Starting Reception in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 January 2027 | Primary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | National rule (School Admissions Code) |
| 16 April 2027 | Primary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | National rule (School Admissions Code) |
Starting secondary school (Year 7) in September 2027
| Date | What | What to do | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 October 2026 | Secondary applications close | Apply to your home council (where you live), listing your schools in order of preference. A late application is looked at after every on-time one. | National rule (School Admissions Code) |
| 1 March 2027 | Secondary offer day | Offers arrive by email from your home council. Check which school you were offered. | National rule (School Admissions Code) |
Every Isles of Scilly admission date · After offer day in Isles of Scilly: replies, waiting lists and appeals
Isles of Scilly catchment maps: the 2 school catchments we hold, with each map's source and year.
Offer-day distances (how far the last place reached) are held for 0 of 1 state schools (0%). Could we get in? sets your distance beside them.
Private schools, fees and childcare
Private school fees in Isles of Scilly: we hold checked fees for 0 of 0 private schools.
Childcare costs, town by town: 1 nurseries and pre-schools in Isles of Scilly, with fees held for 0. Nurseries in Isles of Scilly by Ofsted rating.
Every school in Isles of Scilly
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