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Welcome to St Ives School

Educational excellence for boys and girls...

St Ives is an exceptional prep school for 2-11 year olds, set in 8 acres of beautiful parkland just a short drive from Haslemere High Street.

At St Ives, we believe education should be relevant, interesting, stimulating, engaging, and above all, fun! Learning can take place anywhere, in and out of the classroom, and so we seize every opportunity. We have specialist subject teachers and small class sizes to ensure that our pupils can thrive in lessons. Our aim is for every child to leave St Ives at the end of the day feeling that today really was the best day ever.

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St Ives is a wonderful school! Our children are thriving and skip into school every morning. Mrs Goldsworthy and the team she has built are a credit to her leadership, dedication and genuine care for each child’s development. The engaging curriculum, nurturing environment, and wide range of opportunities help our children grow in confidence, curiosity, and creativity. It’s clear that every member of staff is committed to making learning a joyful and enriching experience. We couldn’t ask for a better place for our children to learn.
Parent Survey November 2024

I love St Ives because it feels like everyone's your family
Pupil

Our experience of St Ives has been excellent. Our daughter is thriving in this safe nurturing environment, and we would highly recommend it to others.
Parent Survey November 2024

Our boys are thriving at St Ives - the school is bursting with academic, sporting and creative arts opportunities, delivered by exceptionally talented and passionate teachers.
Parent

100% of pupils agree with the statement 'I am expected to think and work hard in lessons.'
Pupil Survey November 2023 (Edurio Learning from Learners)

St Ives School is a very smiley place and everyone is happy to come to school every day.
Pupil

100% of pupils agree with the statement 'I am proud of my school'.
Pupil Survey November 2023 (Edurio Learning from Learners)

100% of pupils agree with the statement "I am proud of my school".
Pupil Survey November 2022 (Edurio Learning from Learners)

100% of parents say St Ives is an inspiring place to learn
Parent Survey November 2023 Edurio

'Pupils attribute their progress to the support of their teachers who know each pupil well.'
ISI Report 2023

'Senior leaders and staff place a great emphasis on kindness, this is demonstrated in the relationships observed between pupils of different ages. For example, pupils throughout the school play happily and purposefully together at break time. Pupils frequently express approbation for each other and during discussions spoke with great pride about the opportunity to share messages in the gratitude box and receive feathers of kindness.'
ISI Report 2023

Pupils have excellent social awareness, show empathy and are willing to offer help and support to others.... Pupils make a tangible effort to contribute positively to the lives of others... (they understand) how their individual efforts make a difference to the lives of those less fortunate than themselves.”
ISI Report 2023

Amazing pastoral care, amazing teacher child relationship, amazing support and very caring. My child loves going to school and had all the support he needed to excel.
Parent Survey November 2024

Our children are thriving at St Ives. Kay Goldsworthy is a great leader and has built a very strong and talented team. Being more involved with the school has given me even more insight into the professionalism, hard work and dedication from Kay and her team that goes in to running St Ives.
Parent Survey November 2023

The school do an excellent job and should be well proud of St Ives! My children started school in the state sector and having been a teacher myself, I feel the school provide a fantastic nurturing environment that stretches the most able pupils and whilst supporting all whether that be academically, musically or sporting.
Parent November 2023