The short version
Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 33% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataAttendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 5 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 36
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 33.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clair Murrell (Head of Teaching & Learning)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Musbury Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Musbury Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Musbury Primary School?
Musbury Primary School currently has 36 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Musbury Primary School take?
Musbury Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Musbury Primary School?
Musbury Primary School is in Axminster, EX13 8BB, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Musbury Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Musbury Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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