Isca Academy vs Woodwater Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Isca Academy
Exeter · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
860 students
Woodwater Academy
Exeter · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
329 students
| Measure | Isca Academy Exeter, South West | Woodwater Academy Exeter, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #165 of 402 | #775 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1776 of 4,090 | #7257 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 860 | 329 |
| Pupils on roll | 860 | 329 |
| Free school meals | 30.7% | 28.1% |
| Capacity filled | 90.5% | 86.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.53 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Exeter | Exeter |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.iscaexeter.co.uk/ | www.woodwater.devon.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (53.9 vs 53.4).
- •Isca Academy is the larger school with 860 students compared with 329.
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 Isca Academy better than Woodwater Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Isca Academy and Woodwater Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Exeter and Exeter in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Isca Academy: 860. Woodwater Academy: 329. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Isca Academy and Woodwater Academy rank in South West?
Isca Academy is 165th of 402 and Woodwater Academy is 775th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).