Best 3 Secondary schools in Exeter – comparison

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Comparison of secondary schools: St Luke's Church of England School (Secondary) in Exeter; West Exe School (Secondary) in Exeter; Isca Academy (Secondary) in Exeter — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares St Luke's Church of England School, West Exe School and Isca Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led type located around Exeter, Devon and Exeter. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (St Luke's Church of England School), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for St Luke's Church of England School (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 3,000, typical FSM 25–30%, range 20–25%–30–35%; all within the The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust trust.

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Attribute	St Luke's Church of England School EX1 3RD	West Exe School EX2 9JU	Isca Academy EX2 6AP
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Exeter Devon EX1 3RD	Exeter EX2 9JU	Exeter Devon EX2 6AP
Latest Ofsted	2 23 Jun 2024	2 25 Jul 2022	2 24 Nov 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 850 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	980	1300	950
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust	The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust	The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Website	stlukescofe.school	—	www.iscaexeter.co.uk
Telephone	01392204600	01392660100	01392204082
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

St Luke's Church of England School

EX1 3RD

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Exeter
Devon
EX1 3RD
Ofsted: 2 23 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 850 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Website: stlukescofe.school
Telephone: 01392204600

West Exe School

EX2 9JU

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Exeter
EX2 9JU
Ofsted: 2 25 Jul 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 01392660100

Isca Academy

EX2 6AP

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Exeter
Devon
EX2 6AP
Ofsted: 2 24 Nov 2016
Pupils: ≈ 900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.iscaexeter.co.uk
Telephone: 01392204082

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.