Isca Academy
About Isca Academy
Isca Academy, a mixed secondary school in Exeter for pupils aged 11 to 16, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a significant improvement from its previous Requires improvement judgement in 2013. The school’s most informative exam metric is its Progress 8 score of -0.04, which places it in the ‘Average’ banding nationally. This means that, on average, pupils achieve broadly in line with expectations given their starting points. The score is notably above the Devon local authority average of -0.09, suggesting the school is performing slightly better than many of its peers across the county. Within Exeter itself, Isca ranks 4th out of 5 schools on this measure, and sits 16th out of 43 similar schools across the wider Devon area. The school’s Attainment 8 score stands at 44, and 66% of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in both English and maths, the basics measure.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Jun 2022Latest monitoring visit (22 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 24 Nov 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Isca Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications