The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 131
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 24.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Dorset
- Head
- Mr Simon Smith (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2016 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Fairoak Way, Mosterton, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 131 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Beaminster, DT8 3JQ, in the Dorset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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