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Stanchester Academy

Somerset, TA14 6UGSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
1 Good · 3 Requires improvement
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.17
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
162 1st-choice / 167 places
Ranking
#1,943
of 3,141 nationally

About Stanchester Academy

Stanchester Academy is a mixed state secondary school in Somerset, serving 812 pupils aged 11 to 16. Within the local authority, it ranks 14th out of 26 schools of its type on Progress 8, placing it just above the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in Somerset include The Kings of Wessex Academy, Brymore Academy, and Sexey's School, all of which post significantly stronger Progress 8 scores. The school is oversubscribed for 2025/26, receiving 217 applications for 167 places, with 162 first-preference offers made. Its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2024 judged the school as Requires Improvement overall, a downgrade from its previous Good rating in 2019. The inspection found that quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management all require improvement, though personal development was rated Good. Parent View responses from 134 families show 92% would recommend the school, with strong majorities agreeing that their child is happy and feels safe.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEast Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG
HeadteacherGregg Mockridge
Local AuthoritySomerset
Number of Pupils812
Free School Meals (FSM)19.6%
School Capacity812 / 880 (92% full)

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What 134 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Nov 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
ICT SuiteScience LabsTheatreSports HallAstro TurfLibraryArt StudiosSixth Form CentreSwimming PoolMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

Martial ArtsSwimmingRoundersBadmintonRugbyAthleticsRowingCross CountryBasketball

Clubs & Activities

ChoirNewspaperScience ClubModel United NationsDramaCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 14:50

Source: stanchester-academy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Stanchester Academy

Stanchester Academy has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.