Stanchester Academy
URN: 137080 • Stoke-sub-Hamdon TA14 6UG
Overview
- Name
- Stanchester Academy
- URN
- 137080
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gregg Mockridge (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01935823200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon TA14 6UG
Summary
Stanchester Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, catering to students aged 11 to 16. As an academy converter, it operates independently while following the national curriculum. The school currently has 812 pupils, with a capacity of 880, and approximately 19.6% of students are eligible for free school meals, indicating a diverse socio-economic demographic.
The academy is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic achievement and personal development. It offers a range of resources, including a dedicated focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as initiatives aimed at raising achievement for Year 11 students. Stanchester Academy also emphasizes the importance of home learning and career readiness, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future pathways.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Stanchester Academy’s ethos, promoting strong relationships with local stakeholders and parents. The school’s governance structure supports its mission to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://stanchester-academy.co.uk/.
The academy is committed to providing a supportive learning environment that fosters academic achievement and personal development. It offers a range of resources, including a dedicated focus on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), as well as initiatives aimed at raising achievement for Year 11 students. Stanchester Academy also emphasizes the importance of home learning and career readiness, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future pathways.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Stanchester Academy’s ethos, promoting strong relationships with local stakeholders and parents. The school’s governance structure supports its mission to create a nurturing and inclusive atmosphere where all students can thrive academically and socially. For more information, parents can visit the school’s website at http://stanchester-academy.co.uk/.
Useful links
- Local Governance (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Home (other)
- Our School (other)
- Prospectus (other)
- Staff (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- stanchester-academy-prospectus-2023 (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Stanchester Community School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Somerset
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Capacity
- 880
- Pupils
- 812
- Boys
- 431
- Girls
- 381
- FSM %
- 19.60
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Somerset
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 812 | 431 | 381 | 880 | 19.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 791 | 422 | 369 | 880 | 18.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 774 | 413 | 361 | 880 | 14.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 774 | 413 | 361 | 880 | 14.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 731 | 375 | 356 | 880 | 13.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 678 | 361 | 317 | 880 | 12.50 |
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