Axe Valley Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Devon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Axe Valley Academy.

Axminster, EX135EA Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
45.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.4
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 September 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Chard Street
Axminster, EX135EA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
144392
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5EA
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
750 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
685
Free School Meals
28.9% (198 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.8% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
87.4%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
114
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
685 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Axe Valley Academy. Headteacher Robert Crocker states a belief that every child deserves to go to a great school, emphasises high expectations, disruption-free lessons, and the importance of opportunities outside the classroom (arts, sports, clubs, trips), and that the school works tirelessly to provide the best for every student regardless of starting point.

Curriculum Highlights

British Values Exams & Assessment Homework Key Stage 3 Key Stage 4 Literacy

SEND Provision

SEND provision includes Learning passports for students on the SEND register; Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) with tailored programmes; dedicated SEND staff (SENDCo and team); policies and information about SEND available on the website (SEND Policy, Special Educational Needs Policy, and related Information Reports).

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