How many pupils does Isca Academy have?

Isca Academy has 914 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Isca Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Isca Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.

Is Isca Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Isca Academy is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Isca Academy?

Isca Academy is located at Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP.

Isca Academy

Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

47.4

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

914

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Isca Academy

Isca Academy is an academy sponsor led in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 914 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 (2025/26). 30.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 15% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 914 / 950 (96%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.7%

Free school meals

15%

EAL

4.2%

SEN support

14.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

47.4

Attainment 8

186 pupils

51.1%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

62.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

80%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

11.0%

Overall absence

27.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

42.78

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -3.2 vs 2023/24

22.4

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

11.75

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.3 vs 2023/24

£46,293

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 20% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,254 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -2 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,963

Spend per pupil

£8,121

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP
Phone: 01392204082
Principal: Vicki Joyce
Website: http://www.iscaexeter.co.uk/

Academy Trust

THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

Teaching Jobs

TeacherDT

Part-time DT Teacher (Maternity Cover) 0.4 - 0.8 FTE available

Fixed term or temporaryPart timeMPS/UPS

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Teaching Assistant

Lead Teaching Assistant

PermanentFull time£23,071.62 - £25,407.68

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Education Support

Assistant Head of Key Stage

PermanentFull timeGrade E

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Education Support

Cover Supervisor (Fixed-term)

Fixed term or temporaryFull time£23,071.62 - £25,407.68

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

Admin / HR

Post-16 Transition Coordinator

PermanentPart time

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherGeography

Teacher of Geography

PermanentFull time

Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherEnglish

Teacher of English (fixed term)

Fixed term or temporaryFull time

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

TeacherEnglish

Teacher of English

Fixed term or temporaryFull time

Closes 9 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Isca Academy?: Isca Academy is an academy sponsor led in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Isca Academy have?: Isca Academy has 914 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Isca Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Isca Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.4 in 2025/26.
Is Isca Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Isca Academy is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Isca Academy?: Isca Academy is located at Earl Richards Road South, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6AP.

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