Question 1

What schools serve Axminster?

Accepted Answer

There are 10 schools in Axminster, Devon — including Kilmington Primary School, Shute Community Primary School, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster, Axminster Community Primary Academy, Membury Primary Academy and more. You can view each school's catchment area guidance and admissions policy on catchment.school.

Question 2

How many primary and secondary schools are in Axminster?

Accepted Answer

Axminster has 9 primary schools and 1 secondary school.  All data is sourced from the Department for Education's GIAS register.

Question 3

How do I find out if my address is in a school's catchment area in Axminster?

Accepted Answer

To check whether your address falls within a school's catchment area in Axminster, use the postcode search tool at catchment.school. Catchment area boundaries for Axminster schools are set by Devon and reviewed each year. You can also consult the school's admissions policy or contact the Devon admissions team directly for the most up-to-date boundary maps.

Question 4

Who sets catchment area boundaries for schools in Axminster?

Accepted Answer

Catchment area boundaries for schools in Axminster are set by Devon as the admissions authority. Community and voluntary-controlled schools follow the council's published admissions policy, while academies and voluntary-aided schools may set their own. Boundaries are reviewed annually and published each September for the following academic year.

Schools in Axminster

Primary Schools in Axminster (9)

Kilmington Primary School

Shute Community Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster

Axminster Community Primary Academy

Membury Primary Academy

Musbury Primary School

All Saints Church of England Primary School

Hawkchurch Church of England School

St Andrew's CofE Primary Academy

Secondary Schools in Axminster (1)

Axe Valley Academy