Schools in Axminster, South West (2025)
10 schools · 1,600 students · 8 academy, 2 local authority · median Pupils on roll 84.
Axminster, in South West, has 10 schools in England's 2025 data, together educating about 1,600 students. By level there are 9 primary, 1 secondary; by sector 8 academy, 2 local authority.
The median Pupils on roll across Axminster's schools is 84, below the South West median of 207. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
6 of the 10 schools qualify for the Success Index (England). The highest-scoring is All Saints Church of England Primary School (35.2, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), followed by Kilmington Primary School (34.6, lower 50% of primary schools nationally), and St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy (32.2, lower 50% of primary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare a primary school with other primary schools.
The largest schools are Axe Valley Academy (741 students), Axminster Community Primary Academy (297 students), St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster (136 students).
Ranked schools in Axminster
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South West.
- 135All Saints Church of England Primary SchoolAxminster · Academy Primary60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 84 students
- 235Kilmington Primary SchoolAxminster · Local authority Primary38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 72 students
- 332St Andrew's CofE Primary AcademyAxminster · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 120 students
- 430Axe Valley AcademyAxminster · Academy Secondary39.2 Attainment 8 · 741 students
- 528St Mary's Catholic Primary School, AxminsterAxminster · Academy Primary21% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 136 students
- 618Axminster Community Primary AcademyAxminster · Academy Primary52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 297 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All Saints Church of England Primary School Axminster · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 35.2 Lower 50% | 60% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 84 |
| 2 | Kilmington Primary School Axminster · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 34.6 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72 |
| 3 | St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy Axminster · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 32.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 120 |
| 4 | Axe Valley Academy Axminster · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 30.3 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 741 |
| 5 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Axminster · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 28.0 Lower 50% | 21% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 6 | Axminster Community Primary Academy Axminster · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Academy | 18.0 Lower 50% | 52% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 297 |
Other schools in Axminster
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Pupils on roll, or a school type that is not scored.
Shute Community Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
Membury Primary Academy
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
8 students
Musbury Primary School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
53 students
Hawkchurch Church of England School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
43 students
Compare the top 4 schools in Axminster side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Axminster?
All Saints Church of England Primary School is the highest-ranked school in Axminster with a Success Index (England) of 35.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Axminster?
Axminster has 10 schools (9 primary, 1 secondary) educating 1,600 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Axminster?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Axminster is 84. Number of pupils in the latest school census.