Stanchester Academy

About Stanchester Academy

Stanchester Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 812 pupils on roll. It is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 (2025/26). 22.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Somerset →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

812 / 880 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

19 November 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG

Phone

01935823200

Principal

Gregg Mockridge

Website

http://stanchester-academy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Stanchester Academy?

Stanchester Academy is an academy converter in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Stanchester Academy have?

Stanchester Academy has 812 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Stanchester Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Stanchester Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.9 in 2025/26.

Is Stanchester Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Stanchester Academy is part of BRIDGWATER & TAUNTON COLLEGE TRUST.

Where is Stanchester Academy?

Stanchester Academy is located at East Stoke, Stoke-sub-Hamdon, Somerset, TA14 6UG.