Isca Academy is a secondary school in Exeter, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Isca Academy currently has around 914 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.4% boys and 49.6% girls. Around 27.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 13.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 31.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (78%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 74% progressing to further education , while 14% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, EX2 6AP |
| Website: | http://www.iscaexeter.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01392204082 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Vicki Joyce |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 139682 |
Ofsted inspection date: 18/10/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 950 |
| Number of Pupils: | 914 |
| Number of Boys: | 461 |
| Number of Girls: | 453 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 13.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 31.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 77.10% | 705 |
| Other White | 8.00% | 73 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 4.20% | 38 |
| Unclassified | 2.50% | 23 |
| Other Mixed | 1.90% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 1.60% | 15 |
| African | 1.40% | 13 |
| Chinese | 1.00% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.30% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Magnolia Avenue , EX2 6DJ | 3out of 4 | 968 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation Cowick Street , EX4 1HL | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Rowe First School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wynstream Primary School Academy Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | 2out of 4 | 693 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE First School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC) St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Rowe Middle School Burnthouse Lane , EX2 6AY | - not rated | 573 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Exeter Central CofE Middle School St Leonard's Road , EX2 4NQ | - not rated | 1,404 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Stocker Middle School Buddle Lane , EX4 1JT | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West Exe School Hatherleigh Road , EX2 9JU | - not rated | 2,279 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 2,453 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Mathematics School Rougemont House , EX4 3PU | - not rated | 2,648 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matford Brook Academy March Close , Matford EX2 0BZ | - not rated | 2,676 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 972 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dryden School Wonford House Hospital , Dryden Road EX2 5AF | - not rated | 975 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atkinson Secure Children's Home Care of: Devon County Council , County Hall EX2 4QD | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School Schoolrooms, Bramble Unit , RD&E Hospital EX2 5DW | 3out of 4 | 1,121 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mount St Mary's Convent School Wonford Road , EX2 4PF | - not rated | 1,310 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.