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Axe Valley Academy
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
26.7 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
757
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance with GCSE Attainment 8 scores placing it in the top 83% nationally. While 58% of students achieve grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students reaching grade 5 or higher. The school serves a diverse population of 757 pupils and has a LocaleIQ score indicating it performs better than 27% of schools, reflecting a commitment to fostering academic success.
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Last inspected: 19 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 58% | Bottom 29% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 28% | Bottom 33% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 15% | Bottom 33% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.9%
Asian Indian3.4%
Other1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White Other1.5%
Asian Other0.9%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed Other0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.78345, -2.99491 · EX13 5EA
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Frequently asked questions
What is Axe Valley Academy rated by Ofsted?
Axe Valley Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 September 2023.
Is Axe Valley Academy a good school?
Axe Valley Academy scores 26.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Axe Valley Academy in GCSEs?
Axe Valley Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 58% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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