St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
97%
Capacity
136
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is a state-funded Roman Catholic primary school serving the East Devon community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 136 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 140 places).
Ofsted has rated St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rob Meech, it falls under Devon local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4489th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 9th out of 44 in East Devon.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is a popular choice with families — it received 26 applications for 16 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 16 were first-preference applications.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 100% recommending the school (30 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Physical Disability. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Library, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Football, Cross Country, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Choir, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 14.0%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in East Devon, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster 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 | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Lyme Road, Axminster, East Devon, EX13 5BE |
| Headteacher | Rob Meech |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Number of Pupils | 136 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 14.0% |
| School Capacity | 136 / 140 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Dec 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (17 Dec 2024): Standards maintained
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jul 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4489th of 13,686
Nationally
390th of 1,469
In South West
9th of 44
In East Devon
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
13%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
30 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed16
26
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
16 families put this school as their 1st choice (62% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
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Contact Information
Lyme Road, Axminster
East Devon, EX13 5BE
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