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Isca Academy
Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP, Devon
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.3 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
914
Capacity
950
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 47% of schools nationally, this academy demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with 64% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Additionally, a strong EBacc entry rate of 73% reflects a commitment to a broad curriculum. However, there is room for improvement in the percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in English and Maths, currently at 47%.
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Last inspected: 18 October 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 46.4 | Top 47% UK |
| 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%. | 64% | Bottom 46% UK |
| 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%. | 47% | Top 42% UK |
| 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%. | 73% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 42% | Top 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British77.1%
White Other8.0%
Other4.2%
Mixed Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Black African1.4%
Asian Chinese1.0%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.70774, -3.51010 · EX2 6AP
School details
Local authorityDevon
RegionSouth West
URN139682
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.iscaexeter.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Isca Academy rated by Ofsted?
Isca Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 October 2016.
Is Isca Academy a good school?
Isca Academy scores 48.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Isca Academy in GCSEs?
Isca Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.4. 64% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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