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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy

Somerset, BS26 2BAPrimaryAges 2–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
30 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Axbridge Church of England First School Academy

Axbridge Church of England First School Academy is a state primary in Somerset that is currently oversubscribed, a clear signal of its local popularity. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 51 applications for its 30 Reception places, with all 30 first-preference applicants being offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 7. The school operates slightly above its stated capacity of 179, with 181 pupils on roll, and serves children from age 2 through to 9. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16. 5%, which is broadly in line with the national average for primary schools and suggests a mixed socioeconomic intake. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, and its headteacher is Dominic Shillabeer. The school also offers nursery provision, making it a potential one-stop option for families with very young children.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressMoorland Street, Axbridge, Somerset, BS26 2BA
HeadteacherDominic Shillabeer
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils181
Free School Meals (FSM)16.5%
School Capacity181 / 179 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Dec 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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Speech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:00 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: axbridgefirstschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Axbridge Church of England First School Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.