Axminster Community Primary Academy
School Name: Axminster Community Primary Academy Address: Stoney Lane Town/City: Axminster County: Devon Postcode: EX13 5BU Telephone Number: 0129733005 Website: www.axminster-primary.devon.sch.uk
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
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%
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
DfE Record: View record
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- 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.