Stanchester Academy
East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG
Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)
SecondaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“Stanchester Academy is well known for its welcoming atmosphere built on the strong relationships between staff and students. Our academic approach is for every student to enjoy learning.”
Established school - open since before 2011. Became an academy in August 2011, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 28 January 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 812
- Multi-academy trust
- BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST
- Phone
- 01935823200