The short version
All-through. 44% capacity.
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 10 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 163
- Capacity
- 44%
- FSM
- 23.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Devon
- Trust
- THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Emily Simpson-Horne
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
March Close, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Outdoors School
Independent · 1.4km away
Alphington Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Exminster Community Primary
Primary · 2.3km away
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Independent · 2.3km away
West Exe School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Isca College of Media Arts
Secondary · 2.5km away
Isca Academy
Secondary · 2.5km away
Countess Wear Community School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Matford Brook Academy?
Matford Brook Academy currently has 163 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Matford Brook Academy take?
Matford Brook Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Matford Brook Academy?
Matford Brook Academy is in Exeter, EX2 0BZ, in the Devon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Matford Brook Academy have a sixth form?
No, Matford Brook Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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