St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
77%
Capacity
118
Pupils
1.5x
Demand
About St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 118 pupils on roll, operating at 77% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Donna Butler, it falls under Devon local authority.
St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 15 places, making it 1.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 7 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 4 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy include Library, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Athletics, Rounders, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Eco Club, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Chardstock, St. Andrews C of E School, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 7BJ |
| Headteacher | Donna Butler |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 118 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.9% |
| School Capacity | 118 / 154 (77% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 20 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
22
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
15 families put this school as their 1st choice (68% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Chardstock, St. Andrews C of E School, Axminster
East Devon, EX13 7BJ
Chardstock, St. Andrews C of E School, Axminster
East Devon, EX13 7BJ
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