Matford Brook Academy

About Matford Brook Academy

Matford Brook Academy is a relatively new state secondary in Teignbridge, and early signs suggest strong local demand. For the 2025/26 secondary intake, the school received 145 applications for 77 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. Of those, 69 were first-preference applications, and the school was able to offer places to all 69 first-preference families. That means every family who put Matford Brook as their top choice secured a spot, which is a reassuring signal for parents considering it. The school currently has 163 pupils against a capacity of 370, so it is still growing into its full size. With a mixed intake and no religious character, it serves a broad cross-section of the local community. 23.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive, comprehensive intake.

Academic data for Matford Brook Academy is limited at this stage, as the school is still building its exam track record. It does not yet have a published Progress 8 score or KS4 results to compare against the Devon local authority average of -0.09. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils will need to move on after Year 11. In terms of inspection history, no graded Ofsted report is available in the data, so parents will want to check the most recent inspection letter for current quality judgements. What is clear is that the school is operating well below its capacity, which may mean smaller class sizes and more individual attention than at a full-to-bursting school. The top-performing secondary in the local authority area is Colyton Grammar School, followed by Chulmleigh Community College, but Matford Brook is a different proposition entirely — a non-selective, all-through school for ages 2 to 16.

For families considering Matford Brook, the facilities are a real draw. The school has a swimming pool, sports hall, tennis courts, playing fields, art studios, music rooms, and a dedicated sixth form centre (even though it doesn't yet run a sixth form). There is also a nursery provision, making it a genuine all-through option for families with younger children. The SEND provision covers a wide range of needs, including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, physical disabilities, and autistic spectrum disorder. The extracurricular offering is strong, with clubs ranging from chess and choir to the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Young Enterprise, and a gardening club. Sports on offer include dance, football, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, martial arts, and hockey. This is a school that suits families who value breadth of opportunity and are comfortable with a newer, still-developing institution rather than an established exam powerhouse.

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