Kilmington Primary School is a primary school in Axminster, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Kilmington Primary School currently has around 70 pupils on roll, which is about 67% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.3% boys and 55.7% girls. Around 15.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 23.9%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (90%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Whitford Road, Axminster, EX13 7RG |
| Website: | http://www.kilmington-primary.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 0129732762 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lee White |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 113100 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/03/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 105 |
| Number of Pupils: | 70 |
| Number of Boys: | 31 |
| Number of Girls: | 39 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 23.9% | 8.2% |
| White British | 90.00% | 63 |
| African | 2.90% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 2.90% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other Mixed | 1.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.40% | 1 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmington Primary School Whitford Road , Kilmington EX13 7RG | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Shute Community Primary School Haddon Road , Shute EX13 7QR | - not rated | 2,170 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Lyme Road , EX13 5BE | - not rated | 3,104 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Lyme Road , EX13 5BE | 3out of 4 | 3,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy Stoney Lane , EX13 5BU | - not rated | 3,237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axe Valley Academy Chard Street , EX13 5EA | 3out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axe Valley Community College Chard Street , EX13 5EA | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.