Stanchester Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Address | East Stoke, TA14 6UG |
| School Website | stanchester-academy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1935823200 |
| URN | 137080 |
School Census
| Total | 787 |
| Girls/Boys | 377/410 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.7% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 134 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 16.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/10/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 15/10/2019 | Good |
| 02/02/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 15/10/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 02/02/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 19 November 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 15 October 2019 | School inspection: Good | View |
| 02 February 2016 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 23 January 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 03 July 2012 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.70% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56.60% |
| Entering EBacc | 6.60% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.66 |
| Progress 8 | -0.17 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 47% |
| Entering EBacc | 11% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.37 |
| Progress 8 | -0.54 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 58% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | -0.41 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 28 |
| Total Offers Made | 173 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 166 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 194 |
| As first preference | 136 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 27 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 136 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 245 |
| As first preference | 142 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 51 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 142 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 243 |
| As first preference | 158 |
| As second preference | 51 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 170 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 156 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 214 |
| As first preference | 144 |
| As second preference | 54 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 149 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 144 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.04% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 234 |
| As first preference | 165 |
| As second preference | 47 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 161 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 159 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 184 |
| As first preference | 121 |
| As second preference | 42 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 122 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 121 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 165 |
| As first preference | 119 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 19 |
| Total Offers Made | 124 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 119 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 169 |
| As first preference | 105 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 111 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 105 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As first preference | 102 |
| As second preference | 36 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 104 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 102 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 177 |
| As first preference | 117 |
| As second preference | 40 |
| As third preference | 20 |
| Total Offers Made | 118 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 116 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 55% |
| disagree | 9% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 66% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 53% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 7% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| dont know | 10% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 37% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 94% |
| no | 6% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.6% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |