Matford Brook Academy
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Exeter, South West EX2 0BZ · Devon
#236 of 402 all-through schools in South West
#2303 of 4,090 nationally
About Matford Brook Academy
Matford Brook Academy is a academy all-through located in Exeter, in the Devon local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 2–16. In 2025 it enrolled 276 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 43.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of all-through schools in England and 236th of 402 ranked all-through schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 276; capacity filled 74.6%.
There are 67 schools in Exeter; Matford Brook Academy ranks 46th of 64 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against all-through schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)30.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Matford Brook Academy by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 276
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 30.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 74.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Matford Brook Academy
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Alphington Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
472 students · 1.6 km away
Exminster Community Primary
Exeter · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
388 students · 2.3 km away
Exeter Pre-Prep School
Exeter · Independent primary · Ages 3–7
71 students · 2.3 km away
West Exe School
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,237 students · 2.4 km away
Isca Academy
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students · 2.5 km away
Countess Wear Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
171 students · 2.5 km away
Kenn Church of England Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
91 students · 2.6 km away
Ide Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
143 students · 2.9 km away
Wynstream Primary School Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
299 students · 3.1 km away
St Thomas Primary School
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
193 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Academy all-through schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
St Mark's CofE School
Bath · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
259 students
SGS Forest High School
Cinderford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
255 students
Cape Cornwall School
Penzance · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
302 students
The Five Islands Academy
St Mary's · Academy all-through · Ages 3–16
243 students
Atlantic Academy
Bideford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
242 students
Lift Broadlands
Bristol · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
314 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Matford Brook Academy a good school?
Matford Brook Academy has a Success Index (England) of 43.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of all-through schools in England) and ranks #236 of 402 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Matford Brook Academy rank in South West?
Matford Brook Academy ranks #236 of 402 all-through schools in South West and #2303 of 4,090 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Matford Brook Academy?
Matford Brook Academy had 276 students in 2025.
Is Matford Brook Academy a primary school or a secondary school?
Matford Brook Academy is classified as a all-through covering Ages 2–16. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Matford Brook Academy?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Matford Brook Academy; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.