Axe Valley Academy
Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–16 · 741 pupils · Axminster
The council’s dates, for reference
Axe Valley Academy sets its own term dates. These are Devon’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Thursday, 3 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
107 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Tuesday, 27 July 2027
107 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Wednesday, 28 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
35 days
Next up: Autumn term, 3 September 2026.
Read from devon.gov.uk/support-schools-settings/administration-and-finan. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
About Axe Valley Academy
Axe Valley Academy is a Secondary school for ages 11 to 16 in Axminster, Devon, with 741 pupils.
TypeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseSecondary
CouncilDevon
Pupils741 of 750 places
AdmitsMixed
Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
Opened1 April 2017
URN144392
Websiteaxevalley.bep.ac
From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.
Nearby schools
Children at more than one school? These are the closest.
Axminster Community Primary Academy
0.2 mi · Primary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Axminster
0.2 mi · Primary
All Saints Church of England Primary School
1.6 mi · Primary
Kilmington Primary School
1.7 mi · Primary
Shute Community Primary School
2.9 mi · Primary
Musbury Primary School
3 mi · Primary
Where it is
Chard StreetAxminster
Devon
EX13 5EA
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