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Stanchester Academy
East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG, Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.2 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
812
Capacity
880
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.7, the school performs in the top 62% across the UK, and 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it is currently rated as 'Requires Improvement' by Ofsted, which may raise some concerns for prospective parents. On a positive note, parent satisfaction is high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 43.7 | Bottom 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 20% | Bottom 45% UK |
Parent View (134 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child feels safe
93%
My child is happy
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
90%
My child makes good progress
89%
School has high expectations
84%
Behaviour is good
83%
School keeps me informed
77%
School supports development
74%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
White Other4.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black African0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
White Irish0.4%
Black Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.95393, -2.72782 · TA14 6UG
School details
Local authoritySomerset
RegionSouth West
URN137080
School typeAcademy converter
Websitestanchester-academy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Stanchester Academy rated by Ofsted?
Stanchester Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2024.
Is Stanchester Academy a good school?
Stanchester Academy scores 13.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Stanchester Academy?
Based on 134 Ofsted Parent View responses, Stanchester Academy receives a satisfaction score of 81% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Stanchester Academy in GCSEs?
Stanchester Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.7. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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