The Axe Valley Community College is a secondary school in Axminster, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Axe Valley Community College currently has around 718 pupils on roll, which is about 83% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.1% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 16.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Chard Street, Axminster, EX13 5EA |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Steven Green |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 113497 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 860 |
| Number of Pupils: | 718 |
| Number of Boys: | 360 |
| Number of Girls: | 360 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Axminster Community Primary Academy Stoney Lane , EX13 5BU | - not rated | 276 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Axminster Community Primary School Stoney Lane , EX13 5BU | - not rated | 276 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Lyme Road , EX13 5BE | - not rated | 433 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster Lyme Road , EX13 5BE | 3out of 4 | 433 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School All Saints , EX13 7LX | - not rated | 2,763 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Axe Valley Community College Chard Street , EX13 5EA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.