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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
11.3 / 100
Bottom 11%
Better than 11% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
136
Capacity
140
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 100% parent satisfaction, this primary school offers a supportive environment for children aged 4-11. Although the percentage of students reaching expected standards in reading, writing, and maths is significantly lower than the national average, the school demonstrates strong parental support and engagement. Limited data on overall performance suggests areas for improvement, but the high level of parent recommendation indicates a positive community atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 21% | Bottom 1% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Parent View (30 responses)
★★★★★4.4
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
Behaviour is good
97%
School supports development
97%
My child feels safe
93%
School keeps me informed
93%
Progress is communicated
93%
School has high expectations
90%
School responds to concerns
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.7%
Asian Indian3.7%
Other3.7%
White Other2.9%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Location
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50.78020, -2.99256 · EX13 5BE
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN140772
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2019.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster scores 11.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 11% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
Based on 30 Ofsted Parent View responses, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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