The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.7
0.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 62 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 812
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Somerset
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gregg Mockridge (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Stanchester Academy a selective school?
No. Stanchester Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Stanchester Academy's Ofsted rating?
Stanchester Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Stanchester Academy?
Stanchester Academy currently has 812 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Stanchester Academy take?
Stanchester Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Stanchester Academy?
Stanchester Academy is in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG, in the Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Stanchester Academy have a sixth form?
No, Stanchester Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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