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Southbrook School

Ages 11–16139 pupilsDoes not apply
Exeter, EX2 6JB
Devon

Southbrook School is a school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Exeter, within the Devon local authority. The school has around 139 pupils on roll. Families comparing schools in Exeter can view Southbrook School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Exeter (EX2 6JB), Southbrook School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade for state schools (changed September 2024) — the individual judgements are shown here.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.7%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence26.2%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher6.7England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals49.3%England avg 26.3%
English not first language1.4%England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 80.2
Grade 5+ English & maths0%
Grade 4+ English & maths0%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.02

DfE, 2024/25

Nearby schools in Exeter
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Infocus College0.3 miChestnut Nursery School - Exeter Nursery Schools FederationGood · 0.5 miWynstream Primary School AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.5 miCountess Wear Primary SchoolRequires Improvement · 0.7 miIsca AcademyGood · 0.6 miWoodwater AcademyGood · 0.8 mi
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