Southbrook School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Southbrook School
Address: Bishop Westall Road, Topsham Road
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX2 6JB
Telephone Number: 01392 716900
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Ages 11-16
Type: Foundation special school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Trust: Sentient Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Simon Winward
Capacity: 120
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 140 (60% boys & 40% girls)
Enrollment: 117% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 49.3%

SEN Provisions

  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 113634
DfE Number: 878/7005
UKPRN: 10017616
UPRN: 100041132303
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Exeter (E07000041)
Constituency: Exeter (E14001231)
Electoral Ward: Priory (E05011019)

Easting & Northing: 294349E, 90732N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 42' 26.04" N 3° 29' 50.94" W
Plus Code: 9C2RPG43+V2

External links

DfE Record: View record

Advertisement
Governors

  • Ms Jacqueline Brooks - Governance Professional - Local Authority Maintained Schoo. Appointed on 20 February 2024.
  • Mr Stuart Busby - Governor. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Dr Paul Gray - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 12 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 3 June 2026.
  • Mrs Rachel Home - Governor. Appointed on 24 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 23 March 2030.
  • Mrs Kate Robbins - Governor. Appointed on 23 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 22 October 2029.
  • Mr Simon Winward - Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Nicola Younani - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 4 June 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2029.
  • Mrs Nicola Younani - Governor. Appointed on 17 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 July 2029.