Axe Valley Academy

About Axe Valley Academy

Axe Valley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Axminster, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 757 pupils on roll. It is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 (2025/26). 29.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

757 / 750 (101%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 September 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA

Phone

0129732146

Head Teacher

Robert Crocker

Website

axevalley.bep.ac

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Axe Valley Academy?

Axe Valley Academy is an academy sponsor led in Axminster, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Axe Valley Academy have?

Axe Valley Academy has 757 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Axe Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?

Axe Valley Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 September 2023).

How does Axe Valley Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Axe Valley Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.7 in 2025/26.

Is Axe Valley Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Axe Valley Academy is part of BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP.

Where is Axe Valley Academy?

Axe Valley Academy is located at Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA.