SchoolScoresAxminster Community Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Stoney Lane, Axminster, EX13 5BU
0129733005 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
| Statement | This school | Axminster | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 8% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 70% | 78% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 5 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 54% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 6th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 16 parents of children with SEND 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 13%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Axminster figures pool parents at the Axminster schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
21 pupils in this year group.
52% — 7 points below the Devon average, and 10 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 52% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 76% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Devon. 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 24 |
| Of those, offered a place | 24 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 30 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.1% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 7th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 51% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.4% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 7th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.5% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.3 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 96% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 26.6 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 60% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.3 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 17.8%* | 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
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kilmington Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hawkchurch CofE School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Musbury Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Axminster Community Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 13 May 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Axminster Community Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Axminster Community Primary Academy?
83% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Axminster Community Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Axminster Community Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 24 families put Axminster Community Primary Academy as their first choice for 26 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 24 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 141523.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.