Weare Academy First School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Axbridge, South West BS26 2JS · Somerset
#250 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2444 of 15,697 nationally
About Weare Academy First School
Weare Academy First School is a academy primary located in Axbridge, in the Somerset local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–9. In 2025 it enrolled 149 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 78.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 250th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (78th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 149; capacity filled 99.3%.
There are 2 schools in Axbridge; Weare Academy First School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- 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%)10.9%
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 Weare Academy First School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 149
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 10.9%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 99.3%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Weare Academy First School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Axbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
177 students · 2.7 km away
Cheddar First School
Cheddar · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
358 students · 4.8 km away
Sidcot School
Winscombe · Independent all-through · Ages 3–19
594 students · 4.9 km away
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 13–18
1,043 students · 5.0 km away
Winscombe Primary School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
209 students · 5.2 km away
Fairlands Middle School
Cheddar · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
405 students · 5.5 km away
Hugh Sexey Church of England Middle School
Wedmore · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
595 students · 5.7 km away
Wedmore First School Academy
Wedmore · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
193 students · 5.9 km away
Shipham Church of England First School
Winscombe · Academy primary · Ages 2–9
82 students · 5.9 km away
Banwell Primary School
Banwell · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
137 students · 6.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mary's Priory Junior School
Plymouth · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
149 students
St John's Catholic Primary School, Camborne
Camborne · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
149 students
Thurlestone All Saints Church of England Academy
Kingsbridge · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
Chipping Campden · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
149 students
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Devizes · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
150 students
Blockley Church of England Primary School
Moreton-in-Marsh · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
148 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Weare Academy First School a good school?
Weare Academy First School has a Success Index (England) of 78.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #250 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 Weare Academy First School rank in South West?
Weare Academy First School ranks #250 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2444 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Weare Academy First School?
Weare Academy First School had 149 students in 2025.
Is Weare Academy First School a primary school or a secondary school?
Weare Academy First School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–9. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Weare Academy First School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Weare Academy First School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.