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Southbrook School
Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.3 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
139
Capacity
120
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
116%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 96%, this school has strong support from families, which is a positive indicator of its community engagement. However, it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted and has not achieved any students attaining a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, indicating challenges in academic performance. While it ranks better than 29% of other schools in the area, the overall GCSE results suggest that there is significant room for growth in student achievement.
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Last inspected: 26 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 0.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Parent View (26 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School responds to concerns
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School keeps me informed
81%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.7%
White Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Location
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50.70659, -3.49759 · EX2 6JB
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN113634
School typeFoundation special school
Frequently asked questions
What is Southbrook School rated by Ofsted?
Southbrook School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 November 2024.
Is Southbrook School a good school?
Southbrook School scores 29.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Southbrook School?
Based on 26 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southbrook School receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Southbrook School in GCSEs?
Southbrook School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 0.2. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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