Isca Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, EX2 6APOpen in maps

Isca Academy is a secondary school in Exeter for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 5th of 8 secondary schools in Exeter. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2016.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 October 2016, report published 24 November 2016

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

190 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score46.4

46.4, 0.3 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths46.8%

46.8%, 1.4 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths64.2%

64.2%, 0.6 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc73.2%

73.2%, 32.7 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.53

4.53, 0.44 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

860 pupils on roll, with places for 950

Eligible for free school meals30.7%

30.7%, 4.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language15%

15%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support14.3%

14.3%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan4.2%

4.2%, 1.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Isca Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Exeter School0.8 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 22.8
The Maynard School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 60.5
West Exe School1 mileReport card: Needs attention to expected standardAttainment 8: 47.0
St Peter's Church of England Aided School1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 53.0
Exeter Mathematics School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Mrs Vicki Joyce
Phone
01392204082
Website
iscaexeter.co.uk
Address
Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, EX2 6AP
Local authority
Devon
URN
139682

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.