Axminster Community Primary Academy — Primary School in Axminster

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Axminster Community Primary Academy

Axminster, EX13 5BU

300 Pupils

315 Capacity

2–11 Age Range

36.70% FSM %

156 Boys

144 Girls

About Axminster Community Primary Academy

Axminster Community Primary Academy is a Primary Academies serving Axminster and the surrounding area in Devon with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 2–11 is part of the South West region.

It has 300 pupils on roll. School capacity: 315. Current headteacher: Claire Hulbert.

Information on Axminster Community Primary Academy is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Primary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Devon
Region	South West
Administrative District	East Devon
Parliamentary Constituency	Honiton and Sidmouth
Ward	Axminster
Urban / Rural	Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Not applicable
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
Opened	01-11-2014
UKPRN	10047904
URN	141523
Data Last Updated	05-02-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Dr Carolyn Bromfield	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	01/09/2024	17/07/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Carolyn Bromfield	Shared Chair of Local Governing Body - Establishment	17/07/2025	16/07/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Veronica Dower	Shared Governance Professional - Establishment	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Melissa Bastin	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	10/02/2026	09/02/2030	Elected by parents
Georgia Bays	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	09/07/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Eleanor Carr	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	07/06/2025	Elected by parents
Sarah Dolan	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	25/09/2024	25/05/2026	Elected by parents
Leanne Hall	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	05/02/2025	04/02/2029	Elected by parents
Mrs Rianne Keys	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2024	15/05/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Jon Milner-Matthews	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	16/12/2024	15/12/2028	Elected by parents
Charlotte Rippingale	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	10/12/2025	09/12/2029	Elected by parents
Matt Roe	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/10/2024	01/12/2025	Elected by parents