Southbrook School
Foundation special school · Ages 11–16 · Exeter, Devon
Southbrook School is a special school in Exeter, Devon for ages 11–16. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 26 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road, Exeter, EX2 6JB
- Type
- Foundation special school
- Ages
- 11–16
- 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 special, independent and 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