SchoolScoresAxbridge CofE First School Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 9 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of WESSEX LEARNING TRUST
Moorland Street, Axbridge, BS26 2BA
01934 732391 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 November 2022.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
No test or exam results have been published for this school yet.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 64 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 128th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 37% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 16.6% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 204th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 207th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 141st highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 97% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 100% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 62nd highest of 218 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 78% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.1 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 81st highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 49% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 122nd highest of 155 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Cheddar First School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Weare Academy First School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
- Shipham CofE First School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Winscombe Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Axbridge CofE First School Academy's Ofsted rating?
Axbridge CofE First School Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 November 2022.
Is Axbridge CofE First School Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Axbridge CofE First School Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138763.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.