Musbury Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Church Hill Musbury Axminster Devon EX13 8BB |
| Phone | 01297552687 |
| Reference Number | 143182 |
Musbury Primary School has effectively maintained the high standards identified in its previous inspection, demonstrating a nurturing and inclusive environment that supports learning and development. The school fosters positive relationships, encourages pupils to be kind and considerate, and promotes high expectations for achievement. Parents appreciate the school’s commitment to its pupils and the strong community ties evident at Musbury. The school benefits from the support of The First Federation Trust, ensuring robust curricular development and effective identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.22%
Girls: 52.78% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2025 | School inspection |
| 08 May 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as Musbury Primary School | |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 13 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Sep 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jul 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Committed and nurturing school environment.
- Strong community relationships.
- Effective identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Well-structured and coherent curriculum.
- Strong focus on early reading and phonics.
- Clear behavior expectations leading to a calm and orderly environment.
- Emphasis on personal development and the importance of health.
Areas for Improvement
- Uneven teaching expertise across subjects affects some pupils' learning.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 0 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Colyton Primary Academy
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6NU |
2 miles |
|
Kilmington Primary School
Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RG |
2.08 miles |
|
Shute Community Primary School
Haddon Road, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7QR |
2.27 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE |
2.82 miles |
|
Axminster Community Primary Academy
Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU |
2.98 miles |
|
Seaton Primary School
Valley View, Seaton, Devon, EX12 2HF |
3.03 miles |
|
Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
Pound Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3TT |
3.12 miles |
|
St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis
Kings Way, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DY |
4.33 miles |
|
All Saints Church of England Primary School
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX |
4.48 miles |
|
Beer Church of England Primary School
Mare Lane, Beer, Seaton, Devon, EX12 3NB |
4.55 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Colyton Grammar School
Whitwell Lane, Colyford, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6HN |
2.3 miles |
|
Axe Valley Academy
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA |
2.95 miles |
|
The Woodroffe School
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LX |
3.66 miles |