Stanchester Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Stanchester Academy currently has around 812 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 19.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 10.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.6%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.9%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 98% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (91%) , including 5% who stay in school sixth forms and 77% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG |
| Website: | http://stanchester-academy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01935823200 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Somerset |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Gregg Mockridge |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137080 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 880 |
| Number of Pupils: | 812 |
| Number of Boys: | 431 |
| Number of Girls: | 381 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 10.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.6% | 8.2% |
| White British | 89.90% | 730 |
| Other White | 4.30% | 35 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.10% | 9 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.90% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 0.60% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 0.60% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.50% | 4 |
| African | 0.50% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 3 |
| Other Asian | 0.40% | 3 |
| Caribbean | 0.10% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.10% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montacute CofE Primary School Bishopston , TA15 6UU | - not rated | 871 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church School Ladies Walk , Yeovil Road TA15 6XG | 3out of 4 | 1,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Church of England Primary School Ladies Walk , Yeovil Road TA15 6XG | - not rated | 1,332 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , TA14 6RE | 3out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Primary School Castle Street , TA14 6RE | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanchester Community School East Stoke , TA14 6UG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanchester Academy East Stoke , TA14 6UG | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hill View School Main Street , TA12 6GD | - not rated | 2,760 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambian Lufton College Lufton , BA22 8ST | - not rated | 3,266 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.