Kilmington Primary School
67%
Capacity
70
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Kilmington Primary School
Kilmington Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 70 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Kilmington Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Lee White, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 14% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13612th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 42nd out of 44 in East Devon.
Kilmington Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 8 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 8 were first-preference applications.
Kilmington Primary School has good reviews on SchoolParrot (3.6/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kilmington Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Cricket, Netball, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.7%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, Kilmington Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Whitford Road, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7RG |
| Headteacher | Lee White |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 70 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.7% |
| School Capacity | 70 / 105 (67% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (14%)
13612th of 13,686
Nationally
1457th of 1,469
In South West
42nd of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
14%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
60%
'23/24
14%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
11
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
8 families put this school as their 1st choice (73% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Whitford Road, Axminster
East Devon, EX13 7RG
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