Southbrook School
Other · Foundation special school · Ages 11–16 · Exeter, Devon
Southbrook School is an other school in Exeter, Devon for ages 11–16 (foundation special school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 26 November 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6JB
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Devon
- Pupils on roll
- 140 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 49.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 6.4
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 26 November 2024
Strengths
- “There is a calm and orderly environment because routines are well established.”
- “They value the support of staff for their personal development.”
- “Pupils feel safe in school and attend school regularly.”
To improve
- “However, too much variation exists in how well the curriculum is taught.”
- “As a result, some pupils do not achieve well in some subjects.”
- “Consequently, there is variation in staff knowledge of the curriculum and how to teach it.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 0.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Devon.
- Devon Hospitals' Short Stay School 0.8 mi School remains Good
- Exeter School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Magdalen Court School 1.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Stansfield Academy 1.3 mi Not judged
- The Maynard School 1.5 mi No Ofsted grade
- Vranch House School 1.7 mi No Ofsted grade
- Exeter Cathedral School 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade
- Matford Brook Academy 1.8 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published