SchoolScoresHawkchurch CofE School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Hawkchurch, Axminster, EX13 5XD
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 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
24 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 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 18% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 24% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 78% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 21 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 76% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 2nd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 35% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 67% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 62%). 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
3 pupils in this year group.
Only 3 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
| Measure | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | Not published | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | Not published | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | Not published | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | Not published | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | Not published | 104 | 105 |
"Not published": Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | 56% | Not published |
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.
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 | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 75% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.5% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 94% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.7% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 99% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 35.9% | 15.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 6.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 2% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 8th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 16% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 19.4% | 10.9%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 6th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.8 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Marshwood CofE Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thorncombe, St Mary's CofE Primary Academy 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion)
- Axminster Community Primary Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 21% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hawkchurch CofE School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Hawkchurch CofE School do in its SATs?
DfE didn't publish this figure for 2024/25. Not published: too few pupils, so individual pupils could be identified.
Would parents recommend Hawkchurch CofE School?
88% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hawkchurch CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143187.
- 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.