The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
47%
5.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
73%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
80%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
8%
Based on 180 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 914
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 27%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Vicki Joyce (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIsca College of Media Arts
Secondary · Very close
Wynstream School
Primary · 634m away
Wynstream Primary School Academy
Primary · 634m away
Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Nursery · 886m away
Southbrook School
Special school · 890m away
Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Secure units · 920m away
Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Magdalen Court School
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Isca Academy a selective school?
No. Isca Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Isca Academy's Ofsted rating?
Isca Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Isca Academy?
Isca Academy currently has 914 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Isca Academy take?
Isca Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Isca Academy?
Isca Academy is in Exeter, EX2 6AP, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Isca Academy have a sixth form?
No, Isca Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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