Axe Valley Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Chard Street Axminster Devon EX13 5EA |
| Phone | 0129732146 |
| Reference Number | 144392 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 685 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.01%
Girls: 52.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 62 | 85 | 147 |
| 8 | 75 | 91 | 166 |
| 9 | 62 | 59 | 121 |
| 10 | 62 | 74 | 136 |
| 11 | 61 | 54 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.2% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.8% |
| White, Other | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-10-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-19 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2019-12-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 40.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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Axminster Community Primary Academy
Stoney Lane, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BU |
0.16 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Lyme Road, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5BE |
0.25 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Primary School
All Saints, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7LX |
1.57 miles |
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Kilmington Primary School
Whitford Road, Kilmington, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7RG |
1.72 miles |
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Shute Community Primary School
Haddon Road, Shute, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7QR |
2.95 miles |
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Musbury Primary School
Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 8BB |
2.95 miles |
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Hawkchurch Church of England School
Hawkchurch, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5XD |
3.03 miles |
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Membury Primary Academy
Membury, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7AF |
3.03 miles |
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St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
Chardstock, Axminster, St. Andrews C of E School, Axminster, Devon, EX13 7BJ |
3.54 miles |
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Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy
Pound Lane, Uplyme, Lyme Regis, Devon, DT7 3TT |
3.56 miles |
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Tatworth Primary School
School Lane, Tatworth, Chard, Somerset, TA20 2RX |
4.5 miles |
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Colyton Primary Academy
The Butts, West Street, Colyton, Devon, EX24 6NU |
4.56 miles |
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St Michael's CofE Primary School, Lyme Regis
Kings Way, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DY |
4.62 miles |
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Stockland Church of England Primary Academy
Stockland, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9EF |
4.87 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Woodroffe School
Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3LX |
4.19 miles |