Stanchester Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | East Stoke Stoke-sub-Hamdon Somerset TA14 6UG |
| Phone | 01935823200 |
| Reference Number | 137080 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 812 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.08%
Girls: 46.92% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 19.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 92 | 86 | 178 |
| 8 | 90 | 82 | 172 |
| 9 | 85 | 87 | 172 |
| 10 | 90 | 64 | 154 |
| 11 | 74 | 62 | 136 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.9% |
| White, Other | 4.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Stanchester Community School | |
| 18 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 29 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Mar 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
| 10 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 47.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 58.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 24 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 3 |
Previous Years
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