Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Beaminster, South West DT8 3JQ · Dorset
#439 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#4291 of 15,697 nationally
About Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a local authority primary located in Beaminster, in the Dorset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 132 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 67.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 439th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (81th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 132; capacity filled 94.3%.
There are 4 schools in Beaminster; Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)71%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)20.5%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 132
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 20.5%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 94.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 71%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Broadwindsor Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Beaminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
93 students · 2.9 km away
Beaminster St Mary's Academy
Beaminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
140 students · 3.8 km away
Beaminster School
Beaminster · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
673 students · 3.8 km away
Maiden Beech Academy
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
102 students · 4.2 km away
St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
154 students · 4.3 km away
Perrott Hill School Limited
Crewkerne · Independent all-through · Ages 2–13
134 students · 4.9 km away
Ashlands Church of England Primary School
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
141 students · 5.3 km away
Wadham School
Crewkerne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–16
763 students · 5.3 km away
Haselbury Plucknett Church of England Primary School
Crewkerne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
47 students · 6.2 km away
Salway Ash Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Bridport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
109 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
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132 students
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132 students
Crudwell CofE Primary School
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132 students
Bow Community Primary School
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133 students
Newton St Cyres Primary School
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133 students
Uplands Community Primary School
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131 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 67.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #439 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rank in South West?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School ranks #439 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #4291 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School had 132 students in 2025.
Is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.