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Isca
- Secondary
- Exeter EX2 6AP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils making good progress in English and Maths
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well behaved and arrive at school ready to learn
Qualifications and Training: Those new to teaching feel well supported by multi-academy trust
Current Educational Practices: Middle leaders keen to develop leadership skills provided by trust
Strengths and Challenges: Some staff inconsistent in applying marking policy
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can participate in extra-curricular activities
Communication: Reports to parents clear and contain accurate information
Parent Satisfaction: All parents who responded would recommend the school
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders proactive in checking behaviour logs; quick actions taken
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders identified and improved weaker subjects
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is not tolerated, dealt promptly and productively
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The school works well with local authority on safeguarding concerns
Extracurricular Offerings: Impressive range of extra-curricular activities appreciated by parents
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Extra-curricular activities provide confidence impacting progress
Career Counselling Services: Impartial careers guidance appreciated; sensible subject choices made
Preparation for Sixth Form: Year 9 pupils thriving on additional challenge within subjects
Managing and Supporting SEND: Teaching assistants trained in key areas of need, effective support provided
Subjects Offered: School offers broad and balanced curriculum
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Isca is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Devon, South West.
It has 985 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 53% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Isca Academy takes pride in its history as a real comprehensive school, accepting students with a wide spectrum of aptitudes and goals. Beyond academic credentials, we firmly believe in the value of a rounded education which promotes creativity, resilience, self- belief and confidence; and we pride ourselves on our exceptional extra-curricular, creative and outdoor education programmes.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
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| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.4 | 15.1 | 16.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 53% | 48% | 50% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 25.81% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 37.96% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 83% | 20.47% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 22% | 8.52% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 36% | 12.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.59 | 2.46 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.82% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 166 | 137 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 75.88% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 82% | 52.43% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 17.18% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.57% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 5.71% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.94% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 4% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 26.47% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 38.67% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 18.44% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 9.77% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 12.95% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.47 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 89.93% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 133 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 83.59% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 73% | 53.43% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 19.26% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.52% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.65% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.65% | 2.13% |
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Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 14 | 26.63% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% 3 | 39.78% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 21.83% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% 8 | 9.85% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 4 | 14.28% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.93 | 2.6 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.67% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 116 | 138 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.49% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 74% | 47.1% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 24.21% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.97% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.21% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 14% | 5.72% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.49% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 17 | 26.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 9 | 41.02% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 22.35% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 4 | 10.12% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% 1 | 14.55% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.58 | 2.59 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 82.82% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 143 | 140 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 65.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 72% | 43.71% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 4% | 22.56% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.12% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 3.15% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 1.56% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 44% | 26.56% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 39.54% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 22% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.4% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 13.82% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 78.85% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 149 | 144 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 54.26% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 85% | 48.74% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 22.32% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.88% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.38% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.12% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.88% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 28th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 27th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Isca
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
