Axe Valley Academy vs The Woodroffe School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South West, England, 6.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Axe Valley Academy
Axminster · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
741 students
The Woodroffe School
Lyme Regis · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
886 students
| Measure | Axe Valley Academy Axminster, South West | The Woodroffe School Lyme Regis, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #308 of 402 | #72 of 402 |
| National rank | #2946 of 4,090 | #935 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 741 | 886 |
| Pupils on roll | 741 | 886 |
| Free school meals | 29.8% | 17% |
| Capacity filled | 98.8% | 84.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 39.2 | 51.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.4% | 54.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 58% | 74.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.32 | 4.83 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.3 |
| town | Axminster | Lyme Regis |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | axevalley.bep.ac | www.woodroffe.dorset.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Woodroffe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (72.1 vs 30.3).
- •The Woodroffe School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 741.
- •Axe Valley Academy is a academy school while The Woodroffe School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Axe Valley Academy better than The Woodroffe School?
On the Success Index (England), The Woodroffe School ranks higher (72.1 vs 30.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Axe Valley Academy and The Woodroffe School?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Axminster and Lyme Regis in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Axe Valley Academy: 741. The Woodroffe School: 886. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Axe Valley Academy and The Woodroffe School rank in South West?
Axe Valley Academy is 308th of 402 and The Woodroffe School is 72nd of 402 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).