Which is the best primary school in Axminster?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Shute Community Primary School ranks first of 6 ranked primary schools in Axminster, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Axminster ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Axminster?

6 primary schools in Axminster published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Axminster, ranked

The 6 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Shute Community Primary School
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higher standard

71%

expected standard
2
All Saints Church of England Primary School
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0%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
3
Axminster Community Primary Academy
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0%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
4
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
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0%

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50%

expected standard
5
Kilmington Primary School
Community school

13%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
6
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
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5%

higher standard

21%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Axminster?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Shute Community Primary School ranks first of 6 ranked primary schools in Axminster, with 71% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Axminster ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Axminster?: 6 primary schools in Axminster published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.