Matford Brook Academy
Contact details for the school

School Name: Matford Brook Academy
Address: March Close, Matford
Town/City: Exeter
County: Devon
Postcode: EX2 0BZ
Country: United Kingdom
 Telephone Number: 01392 717140
Website:

Type of school

Phase: All-through (ages 2-16)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2023
Trust: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Ted Wragg Multi Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Emily Simpson-Horne
Capacity: 370
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 276 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 75% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 30.1%

Location and administration

URN: 143724
DfE Number: 878/4020
UKPRN: 10093055
UPRN: 10094796317
Region: South West (E12000009)
District: Teignbridge (E07000045)
Constituency: Central Devon (E14001155)
Electoral Ward: Kenn Valley (E05011905)

Easting & Northing: 292333E, 88703N
Latitude & Longitude: 50° 41' 19.05" N 3° 31' 31.56" W
Plus Code: 9C2RMFQF+CR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  2. Alphington Primary School (1.6km)
  3. Exminster Community Primary (2.3km)
  4. Exeter Pre-Prep School (2.3km)
  5. West Exe School (2.4km)
  6. Isca Academy (2.5km)
  7. Countess Wear Primary School (2.5km)
  8. Kenn Church of England Primary School (2.6km)
  9. Infocus College (2.8km)
  10. Southbrook School (2.9km)
Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor

Governors

  • Jane Bellamy-Cooper - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 February 2028.
  • Joseph Bispham - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Gibaud - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mrs Catherine Gibaud - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 August 2026 (Appointed by academy members). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • James Gilbert - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 October 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 October 2030.
  • Rachel Higginson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Mr Tony Jordan - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 30 August 2026.
  • Mr Tony Jordan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 31 August 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 7 February 2027.
  • Laura Kelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Ross Morshead - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2029.
  • Daniel Pegley - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 February 2030.
  • Mrs Emily Simpson-Horne - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Keith Whitehead - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 2 December 2029.
  • Theo Zimbler - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 14 November 2027.