Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster

Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE
Part of: PLYMOUTH CAST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
Axminster, EX13 5BE
136 Pupils
140 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
14.00% FSM %
78 Boys
58 Girls
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster

St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is a mixed-gender Academies located in Axminster, Devon, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 136 pupils on roll. School capacity: 140. Current headteacher: Rob Meech.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

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 Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor PLYMOUTH CAST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045621
URN 140772
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Liz Tompkins Chair of Local Governing Body 05/12/2021 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr David Dowden Local Governor 01/10/2024 01/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Justyna Dzienniak Local Governor 16/10/2021 15/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Father Jacek Kostuch Local Governor 01/01/2023 31/01/2026 Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Mr Rob Meech Local Governor 01/09/2022 01/09/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Claire Rogie Local Governor 05/12/2022 04/12/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hilary Sharp Local Governor 20/07/2016 22/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Axminster, Devon.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster has 136 pupils, with a capacity of 140.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Executive Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is Mr Rob Meech.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is at Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster is currently open.
Contact
Executive Headteacher
Mr Rob Meech
Lyme Road, Axminster, EX13 5BE
0129732785
www.stmarysaxminster.devon.sch.uk
Location
EX13 5BE  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140772
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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