2026 Best Secondary Schools in Axminster Area

Axminster's secondary education is served by Axe Valley Academy, a state academy rated Good by Ofsted that provides comprehensive education for the town and surrounding villages. The school achieves an average Attainment 8 score of 39, below England's 39, reflecting the challenges of serving a rural community with a single school. Families in Axminster and the surrounding East Devon area benefit from a close-knit school environment with strong community connections and a focus on supporting students across all ability levels. Use the map view to explore secondary schools in the wider area and compare performance.