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School · SecondaryiSource and licenceOfficial record from Get Information about Schools (DfE). Results, attendance, pupil numbers, finance and inspection outcomes are from the Department for Education and Ofsted, as published.Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.Governance Register calculates the connections.How we handle data

Axe Valley Academy

Academy sponsor led secondary school in Axminster (Devon).

Attainment 8
39.7
▼ 6.5 England 2025/26 provisional: 46.2
2025/26 provisional
English & maths 5+
32.5%
▼ 14pp England 2025/26 provisional: 46.3%
2025/26 provisional
Attendance rate
88.3%
▼ 3pp England 2024/25: 91.6%
2024/25 academic year
Pupil : Teacher
16.7
same England 2025/26: 16.7
2025/26
Eligible for free school meals
29.7%
▲ 2pp England 2025/26: 27.3%
school census 15/01/2026
Teacher turnover
9.3%
▼ 5pp England 2024/25: 14.2% (secondary schools)
2024/25
Capacity
99%
741 / 750 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Ofsted
Good
last graded, 2023

Uniform at a glance

12Items named
4Colours named
1Suppliers named

Items

BlazerCoatJumperPlimsollsPolo shirtShortsSkirtSocksSweatshirtTightsTracksuitTrainers

Colours

  • Black
  • Gold
  • White
  • Yellow

Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority. School uniform page

From the uniform policy

iLines taken from the school's uniform page; some lines may be missing or out of order. Found on the school website by WhatSchool, February 2026. Not verified; the school website is the authority.
  • Axe Valley Academy - Uniform Code
  • Plain white shirt that must be tucked in, with a formal collar. All top buttons must be fastened. All shirts must be tucked in.
  • Axe Valley Academy clip-on ties are compulsory for all students. Clip-on ties are available from reception for £6.50 (cash only)
  • Sensible, plain, flat, sturdy, leather and black-soled black footwear is essential. Trainers, boots and canvas shoes are not permitted.
  • Socks must be plain and black.
  • Tights must be plain, black and in good order (e.g. ripped tights will need replacing).
  • Belts must be plain and black.
  • Scarves and hats can be worn before and after school and during break and lunch.
  • Hair colouring needs to be natural and discreet. Extremes of colour and styles are not permitted. No hair braids are permitted.
  • Facial piercing and Tattoos
  • Physical Education Kit
  • Axe Valley PE polo shirt with collar

Read the full policy on the school website

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