Open Free School All-through Mixed

Matford Brook Academy

March Close, Exeter, EX2 0BZ
Part of: THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Matford Brook Academy
Exeter, EX2 0BZ
163 Pupils
370 Capacity
2–16 Age Range
23.60% FSM %
72 Boys
91 Girls
About Matford Brook Academy

Located in Exeter (EX2 0BZ), Matford Brook Academy is a mixed-gender All-through school for pupils aged 2–16, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Devon.

It has 163 pupils on roll. School capacity: 370. Current headteacher: Emily Simpson-Horne.

Data for Matford Brook Academy comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Devon
Region South West
Administrative District Teignbridge
Parliamentary Constituency Central Devon
Ward Kenn Valley
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE TED WRAGG MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2023
UKPRN 10093055
URN 143724
Data Last Updated 01-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Catherine Gibaud Chair of Local Governing Body 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Jane Bellamy-Cooper Local Governor 08/02/2024 07/02/2028 Elected by parents
Joseph Bispham Local Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Rachel Higginson Local Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tony Jordan Local Governor 08/02/2023 07/02/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lorraine Mitchell Local Governor 16/10/2024 28/04/2025 Appointed by trustees
Ross Morshead Local Governor 07/05/2025 06/05/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Daniel Pegley Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Laura Randall Local Governor 11/02/2026 10/02/2030 Elected by parents
Mrs Emily Simpson-Horne Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Keith Whitehead Local Governor 03/12/2025 02/12/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Theo Zimbler Local Governor 15/11/2023 14/11/2027 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
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1.4 km • Exeter
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Alphington Primary School
1.63 km • Exeter
Other
Exeter Pre-Prep School
2.28 km • Exeter
Other
Exminster Community Primary
2.28 km • Exeter
Other
West Exe School
2.36 km • Exeter
Other
Isca Academy
2.45 km • Exeter
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Matford Brook Academy is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Exeter, Devon.
Matford Brook Academy has 163 pupils, with a capacity of 370.
Matford Brook Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
The Headteacher at Matford Brook Academy is Ms Emily Simpson-Horne.
Matford Brook Academy is at March Close, Matford, Exeter, EX2 0BZ, in the Devon local authority, South West.
Sixth form at Matford Brook Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Matford Brook Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Emily Simpson-Horne
March Close, Matford, Exeter, EX2 0BZ
01392717140
www.matfordbrook.academy/
Location
EX2 0BZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143724
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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