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 |
Axe Valley Academy has demonstrated significant improvements since its previous inspection, moving from a grade of Requires Improvement to Good across all areas evaluated: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school's community ethos is strong, and relationships between staff and pupils are built on respect, contributing to a safe and supportive environment. The curriculum is ambitious and well-implemented, preparing pupils effectively for future academic pursuits. Furthermore, there is a notable emphasis on reading, and the school has successfully increased participation in academic programs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 757 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.35%
Girls: 51.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 98 | 77 | 175 |
| 8 | 70 | 88 | 158 |
| 9 | 74 | 88 | 162 |
| 10 | 64 | 60 | 124 |
| 11 | 60 | 78 | 138 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 86.9% |
| Indian | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.2% |
| African | 0.9% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community ethos and supportive relationships between staff and pupils.
- Ambitious curriculum that extends beyond national requirements.
- Effective implementation of curriculum preparing pupils for key stage 4 qualifications.
- Strong values placed on reading and support for weak readers.
- High-quality professional development opportunities for staff.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices do not accurately identify gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Teaching approaches are not always adapted to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.4% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 47.8% |
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 43 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 33 | 9 |
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