How many pupils does Southbrook School have?

Southbrook School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Southbrook School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Southbrook School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.8 in 2025/26.

Is Southbrook School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Southbrook School is part of SENtient Trust.

Where is Southbrook School?

Southbrook School is located at Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB.

Southbrook School

Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB

Not rated

Inspected 26 November 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

0.8

Attainment 8

11–16

Ages

139

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Foundation special school

Type

About Southbrook School

Southbrook School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 139 pupils on roll. It is part of SENtient Trust. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.8 (2025/26). 49.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Devon →
School Type: Foundation special school
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 139 / 120 (116%) · over capacity
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 26 November 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

49.3%

Free school meals

1.4%

EAL

100%

SEN support

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.

Where pupils go next

86%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

6.9%

Overall absence

20.6%

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.

22.8

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.2 vs 2023/24

6.1

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

18.81

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -4.1 vs 2023/24

£50,215

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,220 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

4.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£27,196

Spend per pupil

£27,910

Income per pupil

41%

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: Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB
Phone: 01392716900
Headteacher: Simon Winward

Academy Trust

SENtient Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Southbrook School?: Southbrook School is a foundation special school in Exeter, Devon, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does Southbrook School have?: Southbrook School has 139 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Southbrook School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Southbrook School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 0.8 in 2025/26.
Is Southbrook School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Southbrook School is part of SENtient Trust.
Where is Southbrook School?: Southbrook School is located at Bishop Westall Road, Exeter, Devon, EX2 6JB.

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