Axe Valley Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Axe Valley Academy
Address: Chard Street
Town/City: Axminster
County: Devon
Postcode: EX13 5EA
Telephone Number: 0129732146
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: Blackdown Education Partnership
Sponsor: Blackdown Education Partnership

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Robert Crocker
Capacity: 750
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 741 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 29.8%

Location and administration

URN: 144392
DfE Number: 878/4021
UKPRN: 10063413
UPRN: 100041128299
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: East Devon (E07000040)
Constituency: Honiton and Sidmouth (E14001291)
Electoral Ward: Axminster (E05011782)

Easting & Northing: 329958E, 98680N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 47' 2.7" N 2° 59' 41.28" W
Plus Code: 9C2VQ2M4+J3

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Nearby schools
  1. Axminster Community Primary Academy (0.3km)
  2. St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster (0.4km)
  3. All Saints Church of England Primary School (2.5km)
  4. Kilmington Primary School (2.8km)
  5. Musbury Primary School (4.8km)
  6. Shute Community Primary School (4.8km)
  7. Hawkchurch Church of England School (4.9km)
  8. Membury Primary Academy (4.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

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

  • Mr Tim Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 12 March 2030.
  • Mr Adrian Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 10 March 2026.
  • Mr Ian Betteridge - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 January 2030.
  • Mrs Amanda Bujniewicz - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 28 September 2027.
  • Ms Emma Collins - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 24 February 2030.
  • Mr James Hammett - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 10 February 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 February 2029.
  • Tim Heale - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 March 2023 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 16 March 2027.
  • Mr James Kyberd - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 13 October 2026.
  • Ms Julie Paddick - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2019 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mr Jeremy William Walden - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Ms Rebecca Walker - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2028.