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Axminster Community Primary Academy
Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.4 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
300
Capacity
315
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary academy serves 300 pupils aged 2-11 and boasts a strong parent satisfaction rate of 83%. While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 52%, it falls below the national average, and there are currently no students achieving the higher standard. Overall, it may be a suitable choice for families seeking a supportive environment, despite some academic challenges.
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Last inspected: 13 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 52% | Bottom 21% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (40 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
93%
School has high expectations
93%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
90%
School keeps me informed
85%
School supports development
85%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
I'd recommend this school
83%
Behaviour is good
70%
School responds to concerns
68%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.3%
Asian Indian6.3%
Mixed Other2.7%
Other2.7%
Asian Other1.7%
White Other1.7%
Black African1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Location
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50.78262, -2.99156 · EX13 5BU
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN141523
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Axminster Community Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Axminster Community Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 13 May 2025.
Is Axminster Community Primary Academy a good school?
Axminster Community Primary Academy scores 21.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% 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 Axminster Community Primary Academy?
Based on 40 Ofsted Parent View responses, Axminster Community Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
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