Stanchester Academy
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset
Stanchester Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset for ages 11–16 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 19 November 2024.
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Key facts
- Address
- East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Somerset
- Pupils on roll
- 829 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.2% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 19 November 2024
Strengths
- “The school day is well organised and purposeful.”
- “Most pupils focus on their learning and behave well.”
- “Typically, lessons proceed without disruption.”
To improve
- “Over time, however, pupils do not learn some aspects of the curriculum in enough depth.”
- “In recent years, they have not achieved well in their GCSE examinations, although there are signs that standards are improving in English and mathematics.”
- “Nonetheless, there are places around the school site where lapses in pupils’ conduct are more frequent.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 29 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 43.7 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 138 first-preference applications, 146 offers in total, 138 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Somerset.
- Preston School Academy 3.1 mi Good
- Westfield Academy 3.4 mi School remains Good
- Buckler's Mead School 4.5 mi Good
- Wadham School 5.2 mi Not judged
- Huish Episcopi Academy 7.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Holyrood Academy 11.7 mi Good
- Crispin School Academy 12.2 mi School remains Good
- Ansford Academy 13.5 mi No Ofsted grade