Axe Valley Academy
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Attainment 8 of 39.2 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 48%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.
- Progress 8:
- -0.40
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.67, -0.13]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 138 | 39.2 | — | 47.8% | 28.3% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 115 | 40.2 | -0.40 | 55.7% | 21.7% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 107 | 44.8 | +0.22 | 62.0% | 31.0% | 3.8 |
| 2021/2022 | 112 | 42.0 | -0.28 | 51.0% | 16.0% | 3.7 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Devon for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144392 |
| Local authority | Devon |
| Region | South West |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-16 |
| Headteacher | Robert Crocker |
| Trust | BLACKDOWN EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | EX13 5EA |
| Latest pupils | 138 |
| FSM eligible | 29.2% |
Contact and identifiers
Chard Street, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5EA
axevalley.bep.acView local authority page129732146| DfE number | 4021 |
| UKPRN | 10063413 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 19 Oct 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 19 Sept 2023 |
| Publication date | 19 Oct 2023 |