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Stanchester Academy

State school · Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-16
  • 791 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
791 ·
Local authority
Somerset County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Gregg Mockridge

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

All Saints Church School 15 %
OtherUnkn 14 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Ilchester Community School 13 %
Martock Church of England VA Primary School 13 %
Castle Primary School 11 %
South Petherton Junior School 10 %
Norton Sub Hamdon Church School 8 %
Ash Church of England Primary School 7 %
St Margaret's School, Tintinhull 4 %
West Chinnock Church of England Primary School 3 %
Preston CofE Primary School 2 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

% of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • GCSE
45
Number of teachers
19:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
16 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

791
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

What the school says

Stanchester Academy is a community built on the values of mutual respect and ambition for everyone. We strive to be a school where respect is the foundation of all interactions, treating one another with dignity, empathy and kindness. Diversity is celebrated, and every voice is heard and respected. Our ultimate goal is to inspire and empower individuals to achieve greatness. We provide a rigorous and comprehensive education that fosters intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and creativity. We challenge and support each student to reach their full potential, equipping them with the knowledge, skills and character to excel academically, socially and emotionally.

Contact the school

Address

East Stoke
Stoke-sub-Hamdon
Somerset
TA14 6UG
Get directions

Telephone: 01935 823200

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://stanchester-academy.co.uk

Local authority: Somerset County Council

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School data & information Stanchester Academy East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG
791 Pupil numbers
17 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
5 % Pupils whose first language is not English
19:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
45 Number of teachers
9 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
65%
LA avg.
61%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.90
LA avg.
42.70
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.17 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 134 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 129 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 133 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 6
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 5

Entry and exit data

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

Stanchester Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2%
16 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Requires improvement
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement

Full inspection: Good

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
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