Located in Exeter, Stansfield Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 4 to 16. The school is a academy alternative provision sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Stansfield Academy currently has around 53 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 58.5% boys and 41.5% girls. Around 79.2% 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.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.8%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Falcon Road, Exeter, EX2 7LB |
| Website: | www.wavemat.org |
| Telephone: | 01392445446 |
| School Type: | Academy alternative provision sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Devon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Harry Welch |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 146734 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/06/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 70 |
| Number of Pupils: | 53 |
| Number of Boys: | 31 |
| Number of Girls: | 22 |
| White British | 86.80% | 46 |
| Other White | 5.70% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 3.80% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 1 |
| Irish | 1.90% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Mixed | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | 2,254 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Royal Crescent , Clyst Heath EX2 7QT | 3out of 4 | 612 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School Royal Crescent , Clyst Heath EX2 7QT | - not rated | 612 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walter Daw Primary School Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | - not rated | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodwater Academy Woodwater Lane , EX2 5AW | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Nicholas Catholic Primary School Ringswell Avenue , EX1 3EG | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | 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 | 2,625 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Summerway Middle School Summerway , EX4 8DF | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Peter's Church of England Aided School Quarry Lane , Heavitree EX2 5AP | - not rated | 917 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | 3out of 4 | 1,963 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Church of England School Harts Lane , EX1 3RD | - not rated | 1,963 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca Academy Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Isca College of Media Arts Earl Richards Road South , EX2 6AP | - not rated | 3,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stansfield Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SchoolsCompany Central Devon Academy Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 67 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Central Devon Personalised Learning Service Falcon Road , EX2 7LB | - not rated | 67 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellen Tinkham School Hollow Lane , Pinhoe EX1 3RW | 3out of 4 | 1,783 yd | Foundation special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southbrook School Bishop Westall Road , Topsham Road EX2 6JB | - not rated | 2,312 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.