Axminster Community Primary Academy

About Axminster Community Primary Academy

Axminster Community Primary Academy is an academy converter in Axminster, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 300 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 52% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 39.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Devon →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

300 / 315 (95%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 May 2025

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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

Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU

Phone

0129733005

Head of School

Claire Hulbert

Website

www.axminster-primary.devon.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Axminster Community Primary Academy?

Axminster Community Primary Academy is an academy converter in Axminster, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Axminster Community Primary Academy have?

Axminster Community Primary Academy has 300 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Axminster Community Primary Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

52% of pupils at Axminster Community Primary Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Axminster Community Primary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Axminster Community Primary Academy is part of THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST.

Where is Axminster Community Primary Academy?

Axminster Community Primary Academy is located at Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU.