Schools in Axbridge
Somerset · 2 schools
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4
of 14 in & around Axbridge rated Good or Outstanding
Schools in Axbridge (2)
- Axbridge Church of England First School Academy
Primary · Ages 2-9 · BS26 2BA
Ofsted: Good (2022)94% of first choices got in
By type:Primary schools in Axbridge (2)
2
2 primary · 0 secondary
326
99% capacity used
2
0 outstanding · 2 good
329
3 spare places
Ofsted Ratings
Best Schools in Axbridge
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School Capacity & Demand
Housing Growth Detected
53 new homes approved nearby. This could generate an estimated +13 primary and +10 secondary pupils.
Source: MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years)
Primary Schools
99% occupied · 3 spare places
Other schools near Axbridge
The closest schools in neighbouring towns and villages, by distance - useful if Axbridge's own schools don't cover the phase or place you need.
Cheddar First School
Primary · Cheddar
Sidcot School
All-through · Winscombe
The Kings of Wessex Academy
Secondary · Cheddar
Winscombe Primary School
Primary · Winscombe
Fairlands Middle School
Secondary · Cheddar
Shipham Church of England First School
Primary · Winscombe
Banwell Primary School
Primary · Banwell
Sandford Primary School
Primary · Winscombe · Good
Questions parents ask about schools in Axbridge
How many schools are there in Axbridge?
Axbridge has 2 open schools.
Source: DfE Get Information About Schools
Are there any Outstanding schools in Axbridge?
None of the 2 graded schools in Axbridge currently holds an Outstanding rating. 2 are rated Good, so 100% are Good or better. Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall grades in September 2024, so these are the grades from each school's last full inspection.
Source: Ofsted
Do schools in Axbridge have catchment areas?
Most state schools in Axbridge have no fixed catchment boundary. When a school is oversubscribed, Somerset allocates places on its published criteria - usually looked-after children first, then siblings, then home-to-school distance - so the practical cut-off moves each year. Each school's page here shows an estimate of its catchment radius.
How do I apply for a school place in Axbridge?
Apply to Somerset through its coordinated admissions process, even for academies and faith schools. In England the closing date is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
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