St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Axminster, South West EX13 5BE · Devon
#1395 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#12624 of 15,697 nationally
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is a academy primary located in Axminster, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 136 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 28.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1395th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (75th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (1th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 136; capacity filled 97.1%.
There are 10 schools in Axminster; St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)21%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)5%
- 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%)11.8%
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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 136
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 11.8%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 97.1%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 21%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 5%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
Free academic assessment
Is your child on track for their SATs and GCSEs?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and maths tutoring mapped to the National Curriculum. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Axminster Community Primary Academy
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
297 students · 278 m away
Axe Valley Academy
Axminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
741 students · 397 m away
Kilmington Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
72 students · 2.8 km away
All Saints Church of England Primary School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
84 students · 2.9 km away
Musbury Primary School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
53 students · 4.5 km away
Shute Community Primary School
Axminster · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students · 4.8 km away
Hawkchurch Church of England School
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
43 students · 4.8 km away
Membury Primary Academy
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
8 students · 5.3 km away
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
Lyme Regis · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
197 students · 5.3 km away
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
Axminster · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
120 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Cheddon Fitzpaine Church School
Taunton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
St Paul's Roman Catholic Primary School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Castle Primary School
Stoke-Sub-Hamdon · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
136 students
Drake Primary Academy
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Queen Margaret Primary Academy
Tewkesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
136 students
Eastrop Infant School
Swindon · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
135 students
Frequently asked questions
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster a good school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster has a Success Index (England) of 28.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1395 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 St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster rank in South West?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster ranks #1395 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #12624 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster had 136 students in 2025.
Is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster a primary school or a secondary school?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.