St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Contact details for the school

School Name: St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Address: Lyme Road
Town/City: Axminster
County: Devon
Postcode: EX13 5BE
Telephone Number: 0129732785
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Plymouth Cast
Sponsor: Plymouth Cast

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mr Rob Meech
Capacity: 140
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 136 (59% boys & 41% girls)
Enrollment: 97% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 11.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140772
DfE Number: 878/3301
UKPRN: 10045621
UPRN: 100041127998
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: East Devon (E07000040)
Constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth (E14001291)
Electoral Ward: Axminster (E05011782)
Diocese: RC15(Diocese of Plymouth)

Easting & Northing: 330119E, 98317N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 46' 51.02" N 2° 59' 32.81" W
Plus Code: 9C2VQ2J5+82

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Nearby schools
  1. Axminster Community Primary Academy (0.3km)
  2. Axe Valley Academy (0.4km)
  3. Kilmington Primary School (2.9km)
  4. All Saints Church of England Primary School (2.9km)
  5. Musbury Primary School (4.5km)
  6. Shute Community Primary School (4.8km)
  7. Hawkchurch Church of England School (4.8km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

† Establishments now closed from which this school arose, or with which it has merged.
Governors

  • Mr David Dowden - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 October 2026.
  • Mrs Justyna Dzienniak - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2026.
  • Father Jacek Kostuch - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2023 (Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Mr Rob Meech - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2027.
  • Mrs Claire Rogie - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 December 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.
  • Mrs Hilary Sharp - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 July 2016 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 July 2028.
  • Mrs Liz Tompkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 5 December 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 December 2026.