How many pupils does Matford Brook Academy have?

Matford Brook Academy has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

Is Matford Brook Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Matford Brook Academy?

Matford Brook Academy is located at March Close, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ.

Matford Brook Academy

March Close, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

All-through

Phase

2–16

Ages

163

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Free schools

Type

About Matford Brook Academy

Matford Brook Academy is a free school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–16. It has 163 pupils on roll. It is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. 30.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Free schools
Phase: All-through
Age Range: Ages 2–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 163 / 370 (44%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

30.1%

Free school meals

5.4%

EAL

1.8%

SEN support

28.8%

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.

Attendance

10.4%

Overall absence

31.3%

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.

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +7.0 vs 2023/24

10.1

Pupils per teacher

↑ +3.4 vs 2023/24

4.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +4.7 vs 2023/24

£48,591

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 38% on leadership pay

↓ −£3,098 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 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.

£11,591

Spend per pupil

£12,354

Income per pupil

48%

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: March Close, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ
Phone: 01392717140
Head Teacher: Emily Simpson-Horne
Website: https://www.matfordbrook.academy/

Academy Trust

THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Matford Brook Academy?: Matford Brook Academy is a free school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 2–16.
How many pupils does Matford Brook Academy have?: Matford Brook Academy has 163 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
Is Matford Brook Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Matford Brook Academy is part of THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Matford Brook Academy?: Matford Brook Academy is located at March Close, Exeter, Devon, EX2 0BZ.

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