Isca Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Earl Richards Road South Exeter Devon EX2 6AP |
| Phone | 01392204082 |
| Reference Number | 139682 |
Isca continues to maintain its status as a good school, demonstrating a calm and purposeful environment for learning. The school emphasizes the importance of safety, respect, and kindness among pupils, who generally respond well to these expectations. While most pupils feel included and supported, there are some concerns regarding how effectively bullying is managed by staff. Pupils have a voice in school decision-making, contributing to the enrichment curriculum and other aspects of school life, reflecting an overall positive school culture. However, communication with parents, particularly concerning support for students with special educational needs, needs improvement to foster greater confidence in the school's efforts.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 914 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.44%
Girls: 49.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 27% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 73 | 149 |
| 8 | 96 | 90 | 186 |
| 9 | 86 | 110 | 196 |
| 10 | 105 | 88 | 193 |
| 11 | 98 | 92 | 190 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.1% |
| White, Other | 8% |
| Unclassified | 2.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| African | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Asian, Other | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection |
| 18 Oct 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils follow an ambitious and rigorous curriculum.
- Strong subject knowledge among teachers enhances learning.
- Effective relationships between pupils and staff foster a positive learning environment.
- Pupils with SEND are involved in reviewing support strategies.
- The school has a strong focus on reading and literacy.
- Leaders support pupils' wider personal development through various programs.
- Careers education is provided from Year 7 onwards, helping students understand future options.
Areas for Improvement
- Some gaps in pupils' learning are not routinely identified.
- Parents of pupils with SEND express concerns about the support provided.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 46.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 108 | 30 |
| Third Preference | 51 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Wynstream Primary School Academy
Burnthouse Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AY |
0.39 miles |
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Chestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Magnolia Avenue, Exeter, EX2 6DJ |
0.55 miles |
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St Leonard's (CofE) Primary School (VC)
St Leonard's Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NQ |
0.8 miles |
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Countess Wear Primary School
Glasshouse Lane, Countess Wear, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7BS |
1.07 miles |
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Woodwater Academy
Woodwater Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AW |
1.09 miles |
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St Michael's Church of England Primary Academy
South Lawn Terrace, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2SN |
1.14 miles |
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Newtown Primary School
Clifton Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2BP |
1.3 miles |
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Exeter Cathedral School
The Chantry, Exeter, EX1 1HX |
1.31 miles |
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Alphington Primary School
Wheatsheaf Way, Alphington, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8RQ |
1.32 miles |
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Ladysmith Infant & Nursery School
Ladysmith Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PS |
1.36 miles |
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St Thomas Primary School
Union Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9BB |
1.36 miles |
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Ladysmith Junior School
Pretoria Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 2PT |
1.4 miles |
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Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School
Royal Crescent, Clyst Heath, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7QT |
1.45 miles |
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St Sidwell's Church of England Primary School & Nursery
York Road, St Sidwell's Ce Primary School and Nursery, Exeter, Devon, EX4 6PG |
1.59 miles |
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St Nicholas Catholic Primary School
Ringswell Avenue, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3EG |
1.61 miles |
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Trinity CofE Primary and Nursery School
Fish Street, Exeter, Devon, EX2 7TR |
1.61 miles |
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West Exe Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools Federation
Cowick Street, Exeter, EX4 1HL |
1.63 miles |
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St David's CofE Primary School
Dinham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4EE |
1.66 miles |
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Montgomery Primary School
Redvers Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1BS |
1.67 miles |
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Whipton Barton Junior School
Whipton Barton Junior School, Hill Lane, Whipton, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3JP |
1.76 miles |
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Southbrook School
Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB |
0.55 miles |
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Atkinson Secure Children's Home
Care of: Devon County Council, Exeter, EX2 4QD |
0.57 miles |
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Magdalen Court School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 4NU |
0.77 miles |
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Exeter School
Victoria Park Road, Exeter, EX2 4NS |
0.82 miles |
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The Maynard School
Denmark Road, Exeter, EX1 1SJ |
1.14 miles |
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West Exe School
Hatherleigh Road, Exeter, EX2 9JU |
1.3 miles |
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St Peter's Church of England Aided School
Quarry Lane, Heavitree, Exeter, Devon, EX2 5AP |
1.4 miles |
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Exeter Mathematics School
ROUGEMONT HOUSE, CASTLE ROAD, EXETER, DEVON, EX4 3PU |
1.51 miles |
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Matford Brook Academy
March Close, Matford, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ |
1.52 miles |
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Belong School Devon
Grace Road West, Marsh Barton, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8PU |
1.53 miles |
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St Wilfrid's School
25-29 St David's Hill, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4DA |
1.74 miles |
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Vranch House School
Pinhoe Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8AD |
1.79 miles |
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Exeter and North Devon Colleges Group
Hele Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 4JS |
1.89 miles |
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The Outdoors School
Straw Barn, Barton Lane, Shillingford Abbot, Exeter, Devon, EX2 9QQ |
2.11 miles |
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St Luke's Church of England School
Harts Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RD |
2.13 miles |
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Barley Lane School
Barley Lane, St Thomas, Exeter, Devon, EX4 1TA |
2.22 miles |
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St James School
Summer Lane, Exeter, Devon, EX4 8NN |
2.22 miles |
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Ellen Tinkham School
Hollow Lane, Pinhoe, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3RW |
2.32 miles |
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Thomas Hall School
Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, Devon, EX4 5AD |
2.87 miles |
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Clyst Vale Community College
Station Road, Broadclyst, Exeter, Devon, EX5 3AJ |
4.66 miles |