Musbury Primary School, Axminster

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of all the children and staff, I'd like to welcome you to Musbury Primary School and Nursery which is open to children from the age of two-years-old."

In 2024, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Musbury Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 70% in Devon and 76% and 74% across England.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 4 families put Musbury Primary School as their first choice and 7 named it as one of their preferences, for 4 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Musbury Primary School are Colyton Primary Academy (2 miles, 72% reading, 67% maths); Kilmington Primary School (2.1 miles, Requires improvement, 88% reading, 50% maths); Shute Community Primary School (2.3 miles, Requires improvement, 86% reading, 71% maths); and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster (2.8 miles, Good, 53% reading, 32% maths).

Musbury Primary School is one of 29 schools run by The First Federation Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 57% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Musbury Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 84% say their child is happy there and 78% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (100%); the weakest, that the school has high expectations for their child (63%).

0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 7 pupils (13.2%) received SEN support and 4 (7.5%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Musbury Primary School had 4 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest tram or metro stop is Colyton Station (Seaton Tramway), about 1.5 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Garage (ne-bound), 290 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences and other crime. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Devon (16).

In 2024/25, Musbury Primary School issued 1 suspension, 2.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.