Axe Valley Academy Catchment Area
Axe Valley Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Axminster, Devon , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 757 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
757
Pupils
750
Capacity
101%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Axe Valley Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Axe Valley Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Devon. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Devon before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Devon catchment area documents →Axe Valley Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5EA
- Local authority
- Devon
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 29.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 144392
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Frequently Asked Questions — Axe Valley Academy
Is Axe Valley Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Axe Valley Academy currently has 757 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 750 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Axe Valley Academy? ▾
Admission to Axe Valley Academy is managed by Devon. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Axe Valley Academy cover? ▾
Axe Valley Academy is a secondary school in Axminster, Devon, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Axe Valley Academy? ▾
Axe Valley Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.