Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
94%
Capacity
131
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Dorset community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 131 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Simon Smith, it falls under Dorset local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4420th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 68 in Dorset.
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 38 applications for 18 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 18 were first-preference applications.
Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School has mixed reviews on SchoolParrot (2.9/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include Sports Hall, Sensory Room, Art Studios, Dining Hall, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Science Club, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.4%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dorset, Parrett and Axe Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Fairoak Way, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3JQ |
| Headteacher | Simon Smith |
| Local Authority | Dorset |
| Number of Pupils | 131 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.4% |
| School Capacity | 131 / 140 (94% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (30 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 7 Mar 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4420th of 13,686
Nationally
380th of 1,469
In South West
13th of 68
In Dorset
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
70%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
38
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
18 families put this school as their 1st choice (47% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Fairoak Way, Beaminster
Dorset, DT8 3JQ
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