The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 21% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Roman Catholic 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
21%
-41.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
13% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 136
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- PLYMOUTH CAST
- Head
- Mr Rob Meech (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster currently has 136 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is in Axminster, EX13 5BE, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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