Axe Valley Academy
Academy sponsor led
Axminster, EX13 5EA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 28% in England
8 of 8 in East Devon
Pupils
741
First preferences per place
0.95
2026/27
Absence
11.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 40.2 | 39.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 41% | 36% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 34% | 24% | 26% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.22 | -0.40 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Woodroffe School · 4.2 mi · Good · Top 26% in England
- Colyton Grammar School · 5.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 1% in England
- Holyrood Academy · 6.5 mi · Good · Bottom 38% in England
- Honiton Community College · 8.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 40% in England
- The Sir John Colfox Academy · 11.1 mi · No rating · Bottom 28% in England
- Beaminster School · 11.3 mi · Good · Bottom 38% in England
The neighbourhood
Axe Valley Academy is in Axminster (typical home £275,000, crime low).
What is Axe Valley Academy's Ofsted rating?
Axe Valley Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Axe Valley Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Axe Valley Academy is in the bottom 28% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.