Welcome to Axminster Community Primary Academy

Jan 29, 2026

Our Robins and Starlings artists have been busy exploring the wonderful world of Paul Klee 🎨✨ We learned all about how Klee used lines, shapes and bright colours to create playful, imaginative artwork. The children loved experimenting with patterns and letting their creativity run wild – just like real artists! 🖍️🖌️ They also had great discussions and formed their own opinions about art, sharing what they liked, what they noticed and how the artwork made them feel 🗣️💭 So much focus, fun and fabulous creativity on display. We’re very proud of our little artists! 🌈💫

Jan 28, 2026

We've had a super start to our week in Year 1/2. In English we have been busy writing adventure stories which we can't wait to share with each other on Friday. Today in Art we challenged ourselves to draw portraits with as many shapes as possible. The children were really creative with the shapes they used for different facial features.🎨 Tomorrow we have a very exciting science experiment to complete! We are very excited to share the results with you. 🔬

Jan 27, 2026

Our Battle of the Bands - Axminster versus Charmouth - is in full swing. There is one day left to play. Who will be victorious?

Jan 27, 2026

We are really sorry but we cannot get enough staff in to fully open. We will remain closed to Years 3,4 and 5. The Spring Concert is postponed - this will now be held on Friday (30th Jan) afternoon at 2.45pm. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Jan 27, 2026

UPDATED POST Due to flooding on local roads this morning, some staff members are unable to travel safely to school. As a result, we will be closed until at least 10am for many classes. We will look at the road conditions again later in the morning to see if the floodwater drains sufficiently for more staff to be able to travel. Currently we are able to open normally for Breakfast Club, Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6. We will make a decision about the other classes by 9am to see if we can open these at 10am. The Year 6 trip to Exeter is sadly cancelled due to safety concerns about travelling to Exeter and the weather forecast while the children would have been there. We sincerely apologise for any disruption caused. Thank you for your understanding.

Jan 26, 2026

Last Friday, three children from year 5 had the wonderful experience representing the school in boccia at an area tournament held at Bicton College. They were very nervous at first but soon gained confidence and won a few ends to put the opposition under real pressure. A good morning was had by all and Tyler was given a certificate for his excellent teamwork. Well done!

Jan 26, 2026

Today we had amazing Rock Steady workshops showing the children what being in a band is all about. We will be launching our Rock Steady bands after half term. If you would like your child to take part, they are bringing home a letter tonight with all the details including monthly cost. This cost includes all lessons, instrument hire and termly concerts. Please log on to rocksteadymusicschool.com to sign up.

Jan 26, 2026

We had an exciting visitor at the end of last week! 💪😊 Jemma from OJ Gym in Axminster came to visit and told the children all about the gym and why people use it. She explained that people go to the gym to keep fit and healthy, help strengthen their muscles, and build strong bones. Jemma also shared that she helps people by writing special programmes so they know what to do at the gym – her job is a personal trainer. She talked about how exercise is not only good for our bodies but also great for our mental health too. The children were asked what foods help keep them healthy, and we had some lovely answers, including fruit, vegetables, milk and more. 🍎🥦🥛 After that, everyone joined in with stretching exercises and lunges led by Jemma – the children did brilliantly and were eager to take part! A big thank you to OJ Gym Axminster and Jemma for visiting us. The children absolutely loved it! 💙👏

Jan 25, 2026

We are looking forward to our next disco! If your child wants to come, please fill in the booking form that you have been emailed and return to the office by Monday 9th February so that we can complete our register lists. Unfortunately we cannot book children in after Monday 9th February. We look forward to seeing lots of you there!

Jan 23, 2026

✨🍎 What a magical day at our primary school! 🍎✨ We were thrilled to welcome M&M Productions, who treated us to a fantastic panto-style production of Snow White 🎭👑. From the hilarious moments to the brilliant performances, the children were completely captivated and couldn’t stop laughing, cheering, and joining in! 😄👏 The students absolutely loved the show and really appreciated M&M Productions coming to share such a fun and memorable experience with us. A huge thank you for bringing the magic of theatre into our school – it’s a day we won’t forget! 🌟❤️ #SnowWhite #PantoFun #SchoolMagic #ThankYouMMProductions 🎉🍄🎶

Jan 23, 2026

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Jan 23, 2026

Badgers, Otters and Foxes classrooms have been erupting with creativity 🌋🎨 This term in art, our classes have been learning all about volcanoes and exploring how to use different textures to make our artwork really stand out. The children got wonderfully inventive, using fabric (sewn or glued), pastels, cotton, and anything else they could think of to bring their volcanoes and backgrounds to life ✂️🧵🖍️ The results are bold, exciting and beautifully textured, with volcanoes that look realistic, dramatic and ready to erupt! We loved seeing the children experiment, problem-solve and express their ideas through mixed media. So proud of their creativity and effort 👏✨ #PrimaryArt #CreativeClassroom #VolcanoArt #TextureInArt #ProudTeacher 😊

Jan 22, 2026

Many year 6 children have taken the opportunity to do extra learning in after school booster sessions run by staff. This is in preparation for the SATs which will be here before you know it! They also love the biscuits!

Jan 22, 2026

Year 5 had a fantastic morning with Colyton Grammar working on Glorious Gears. The children got to work on their STEM skills with students and teachers from Colyton's DT department. They were so focused and enthralled - it was such a pleasure to see.

Jan 22, 2026

We are looking forward to our KS2 concert at 2.45pm on Tuesday 27th Jan. Please come to the hall if you would like to join us.

Jan 21, 2026

This week in Year 1&2 we have been reading 'The Dragon Machine'. We have created our own robot creatures ready to include them in a story. The children have been very creative designing their amazing machines! In music we have been learning a new song on the glockenspiels and working hard on keeping in time with each other.

Jan 21, 2026

What a busy and exciting week it’s been at Little Acorns! The children loved exploring our tuff tray activity, where they sorted different recycling materials, learning all about caring for our environment and how we can help look after our world. We also had a very special visit from Sam, our chef, who came out of the kitchen to help us bake delicious cakes and flapjacks. The children had lots of fun mixing, pouring and, of course, tasting! To top it all off, the children enjoyed having a look around the kitchen, finding out where our school meals are prepared and learning more about how their food is made each day. A fantastic week full of learning, fun and new experiences – well done everyone!

Jan 20, 2026

📚🐾 This Week in Robins and Starlings… 🐾📚 We’ve been loving our story Hole in the Zoo this week! 🦁🦓🦒 All of our learning has been inspired by this brilliant book. ✨ We’ve been: 📆 Learning the days of the week 🔢 Counting animals as they escape the zoo 🎨 Sorting animals by colour 📖 Retelling the story, remembering which animals escape through the hole and on which day! The children have been fantastic storytellers and mathematicians, showing great enthusiasm and curiosity all week 🌟 We can’t wait to see where our learning takes us next! 😊

Jan 20, 2026

Are you organised, efficient, and looking for a rewarding role in a supportive school environment? Axminster Community Primary Academy is seeking a mornings-only administration assistant to join our friendly team in the office! 🕘Hours: Mornings only 📍Location: Axminster Community Primary Academy 💼 Role: Providing vital administrative support to help our school run smoothly, assisting staff, managing communications, and supporting our vibrant school community. If you’re great with admin tasks, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a school that values respect, resilience, kindness, and community, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 To apply or find out more, please click on the link below. Come and be part of something special – helping us achieve Achievement for All every day! https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/jobboard/Vacancy/Details?campaignref=SCH-TFFT-0089

Jan 20, 2026

Are you passionate about supporting children’s development and creating a safe, fun, and inspiring environment after school? We’re looking for a dedicated After-School Club Worker to join our vibrant school community! At Axminster Community Primary Academy, we believe in Achievement for All and embody values like respect, resilience, honesty, caring, kindness, and community. If you share our vision and want to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils, this could be the perfect role for you! https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/thefirstfederationtrust/00009

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Welcome to Axminster Community Primary Academy

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