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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster

Academy converter · Axminster · EX13 5BE

Ages 4–11 · 136 pupils · Devon

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

KS2 expected (RWM)

65%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-01-29

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)65%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
102.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)10.2%
Unauthorised0.7%
Authorised absence
4.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
118

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill97%

136 pupils · 140 places

Pupils on roll
136
Boys / girls
80 / 56
School capacity
140
Capacity fill
136 / 140 (97%)
Free school meals
11.8%
FSM pupils
16
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Roman Catholic
Diocese
Diocese of Plymouth
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PLYMOUTH CAST
Academy trust
PLYMOUTH CAST
Sponsor
Plymouth CAST
Headteacher
Mr Rob Meech

Location

Address
Lyme Road
Postcode
EX13 5BE
Town
Axminster
County
Devon
Local authority
Devon
District
East Devon
Constituency
Honiton and Sidmouth
Urban/rural
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Axminster, Devon, 136 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 11.8%. Religious character: Roman Catholic. Diocese: Diocese of Plymouth.

Open schools in Axminster
10
Primary schools in Axminster
9
Academies among open schools in Axminster
80% (8)
Open schools in EX13
10
Primary in EX13
9
Open schools in Devon LA
428
Primary in Devon LA
310

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in AxminsterNear EX13

  • Kilmington Primary School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Community school · Primary

    Axminster · EX13 7RG · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence6.8%
    • FSM23.6%

    1.8 miles away

  • Musbury Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Axminster · EX13 8BB · Devon

    Ages 2–11

    • Absence7.4%
    • FSM33.3%

    2.8 miles away

  • Shute Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Community school · Primary

    Axminster · EX13 7QR · Devon

    Ages 4–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM10.9%

    3.0 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Rob Meech
Telephone
0129732785
Website
http://www.stmarysaxminster.devon.sch.uk

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