SchoolScoresMembury Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Membury, Axminster, EX13 7AF
01404 881491 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 1 July 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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
12 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 Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 91% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 78% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Axminster. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 100%). 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
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 Devon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Devon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 20.0%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 3.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 40.0% | 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) 5th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 5.0%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 36.4% | 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 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 0% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 5.3 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Axminster. Higher than 0% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 3.7 | 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
- Stockland CofE Primary Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- All Saints CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Membury Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 1 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
Would parents recommend Membury Primary Academy?
100% of the 12 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Membury Primary Academy 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 142250.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.