Exeter School vs Isca Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter School
Exeter · Independent all-through · Ages 6–19
973 students
Isca Academy
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students
| Measure | Exeter School Exeter, South West | Isca Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #345 of 402 | #165 of 402 |
| National rank | #3423 of 4,090 | #1776 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 6–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 973 | 860 |
| Pupils on roll | 973 | 860 |
| Free school meals | – | 30.7% |
| Capacity filled | 97.3% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 22.8 | 46.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 46.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 64.2% |
| EBacc average points | 1.15 | 4.53 |
| A level points per entry | 44.4 | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.exeterschool.org.uk | www.iscaexeter.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Isca Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 21.5).
- •Exeter School is the larger school with 973 students compared with 860.
- •Exeter School is a independent school while Isca Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Exeter School better than Isca Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Isca Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 21.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Exeter School and Isca Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Exeter School: 973. Isca Academy: 860. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Exeter School and Isca Academy rank in South West?
Exeter School is 345th of 402 and Isca Academy is 165th of 402 among all-through schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).