Axminster Community Primary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Axminster Community Primary Academy
Address: Stoney Lane
Town/City: Axminster
County: Devon
Postcode: EX13 5BU
Telephone Number: 0129733005
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: The First Federation Trust
Sponsor: The First Federation Trust

Staff and pupils

Head of School: Mrs Claire Hulbert
Capacity: 315
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 297 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 94% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 38.6%

Location and administration

URN: 141523
DfE Number: 878/2000
UKPRN: 10047904
UPRN: 10000277865
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: East Devon (E07000040)
Constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth (E14001291)
Electoral Ward: Axminster (E05011782)

Easting & Northing: 330193E, 98585N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 46' 59.73" N 2° 59' 29.21" W
Plus Code: 9C2VQ2M5+8C

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Melissa Bastin - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 10 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 February 2030.
  • Georgia Bays - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 July 2027.
  • Dr Carolyn Bromfield - Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Joanne (Jo) Brown - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 13 May 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 May 2030.
  • Sarah Dolan - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 25 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 July 2026.
  • Veronica Dower - Shared Governance Professional - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Leanne Hall - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 5 February 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 4 February 2029.
  • Mrs Rianne Keys - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 May 2027.
  • Mr Jon Milner-Matthews - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 16 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 December 2028.
  • Charlotte Rippingale - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 10 December 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 December 2029.
  • Matt Roe - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 1 December 2025.
  • Mr Paul Simon Walker - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Catherine Willcocks - Shared Local Governor - Establishment. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2030.