Musbury Primary School
Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, EX13 8BBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Musbury Primary School is a primary school in Axminster for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 May 2019, report published 9 June 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 25 March 2025
Musbury Primary School is at the heart of its local community. Pupils are welcoming and kind. They are courteous to visitors. Positive, trusting relationships permeate the school. Staff know pupils well in this small school. Pupils are considerate of each other. They are curious to learn more about the lives of others. Parents and carers value the school's nurturing and inclusive atmosphere. The school's vision of 'dream big and aim high' applies to each and every pupil. The school has clear ambition and high expectations for pupils' achievement. Pupils readily rise to meet these. Pupils are proud of their school and behave well. They are happy and safe. Pupils know that there are trusted adults to help them if they have any worries. The youngest children settle quickly into school. They enjoy spending time with their older peers during social times. Strong friendships form. Pupils listen to each other's ideas with consideration. Pupils learn that their opinions matter and they respect differing views. The school prepares pupils to become responsible and active citizens. For example, pupils in the ethos team help to plan community celebrations.
What the school should improve
- Teaching expertise is unevenly developed across subjects. This means that the strengths of the school's teaching in some subjects is not replicated in others. Consequently, some pupils do not learn securely across the curriculum. The school and the trust should continue to strengthen staff's expertise to deliver subject curriculums consistently well.
Pupil numbers and mix
53 pupils on roll, with places for 52
Schools near Musbury Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colyton Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Kilmington Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 38% met the expected standard |
| Shute Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 21% met the expected standard |
| Axminster Community Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE FIRST FEDERATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clair Murrell
- Phone
- 01297552687
- Address
- Church Hill, Musbury, Axminster, EX13 8BB
- Local authority
- Devon
- URN
- 143182
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.