Axminster primary schools serve a small market town community in East Devon, with 9 schools offering family-friendly options. Hawkchurch Church of England School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster, and Musbury Primary School are among the highest-performing schools, with 65% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, compared to 62% nationally. 14% achieve the higher standard, nearly double England's 82%. While 56% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, below the England average of 90%, families benefit from small class sizes and close-knit school communities characteristic of this rural setting. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #6 | All Saints Church of England Primary School, Axminster | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
| #7 | Axminster Community Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hawkchurch Church of England School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Kilmington Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 5.5/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Membury Primary Academy | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Musbury Primary School | State | Primary | 5-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Primary • 5-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Shute Community Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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