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Stanchester Academy

Stanchester Academy
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The quality of education Good
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Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good
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Stanchester Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.

It has 787 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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We'll be known for delivering quality in everything we do.
We will deliver a well-rounded, inclusive education in a secure, nurturing setting where every student has the chance to realise their potential and where every staff member can realise their goals.
Our pupils will graduate from Stanchester Academy prepared to contribute confidently and positively to society.
Become without a doubt the preferred school for students and their families in our catchment area.
for the education of our pupils to be enjoyable, for them to grow to love learning, and for them to be proud of Stanchester Academy.
to serve the neighborhood's social and employment requirements while being a valued member of the community.
to be acknowledged for the superior spiritual care we provide and the way we smoothly transition students from primary to secondary education.
For all of our students, regardless of ability, to get instruction of the greatest calibre that is pertinent to their particular need.
to be acknowledged as a school that offers the greatest variety of academic, cultural, athletic, and creative opportunities for all students.
to take the initiative and encourage collaboration with other schools in search of chances for growth for our staff and students.
Regardless of religion, culture, nationality, or ability, we aim to provide the best standard of education and think that all students deserve equal opportunity.
Five strategic goals have been agreed upon by the governors and the leadership team of the school, including the principal.
These objectives specify the governors' top priorities for the five years beginning in 2017.
The Strategic Improvement Plan, which is more in-depth, reflects how the strategic goals serve as the focal point for management action and investment.
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Phase of Education Secondary Secondary Secondary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B-
Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 11-16 11-16 11-16
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 18.3 18.3 18.9
Proficient Math - - -
Proficient Read - - -
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Secondary Exam Result

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.41 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 44.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 47% 23.09% 32.7%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 64% 33.04% 45.2%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 10% 13.29% 24.8%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 8% 6.38% 12.93%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 9% 9% 17.08%
EBacc average points score 3.71 2.37 2.96

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 97% 89.33% 90.41%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 110 128 140
Pupils staying in education 86% 82.82% 86.28%
Further education college or other further education provider 80% 51.15% 34.06%
School sixth forms 2% 12.36% 30.68%
Sixth form colleges 5% 10.21% 10.44%
Other education destinations 0% 9.12% 11.12%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 4.52% 1.99%
Pupils staying in employment 2% 2.06% 2.15%

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.3 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 45.3 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 39% 8 19.67% 29.2%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 67% 6 31.12% 43.33%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 46% 15.84% 25.71%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 15% 2 6.16% 11.41%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 31% 11 9.78% 16.42%
EBacc average points score 3.95 2.36 2.88

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 98% 88.22% 90.21%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 102 134 135
Pupils staying in education 91% 79.11% 84.05%
Further education college or other further education provider 77% 49.48% 33.38%
School sixth forms 5% 14.3% 31.08%
Sixth form colleges 9% 12.04% 8.48%
Other education destinations 0% 3.48% 11.14%
Pupils in apprenticeships 4% 5.85% 3.4%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 3.26% 2.77%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score -0.28 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 42.5 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 31% 15 20.8% 29.12%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 61% 10 33.33% 42.55%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 42% 15.2% 24.65%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 13% 9 5.85% 11.25%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 20% 5 9.09% 15.92%
EBacc average points score 3.71 2.43 2.84

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 96% 84.96% 84.86%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 137 139 140
Pupils staying in education 84% 76.14% 73.89%
Further education college or other further education provider 79% 46.89% 28.38%
School sixth forms 4% 12.46% 31.43%
Sixth form colleges - 8% 9.11%
Other education destinations - 5.11% 5.91%
Pupils in apprenticeships 9% 4.75% 2.97%
Pupils staying in employment 3% 2.61% 2.07%

Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.

School scores School Description
Progress 8 score 0.08 This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4.
Attainment 8 score 46.9 Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications.

Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.

GCSE Results School LA England
Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 46% 22.18% 29.45%
Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs 71% 35.39% 43.01%

The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.

EBacc Results School LA England
Entering EBacc 35% 15.95% 25.18%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above 22% 8.48% 14.63%
Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above 25% 9.98% 16.18%
EBacc average points score - - -

Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.

Pupil destinations School LA England
Pupils staying in education or employment 95% 87.74% 85.18%
Total number of pupils included in destination measures 148 149 144
Pupils staying in education 90% 71.63% 58.14%
Further education college or other further education provider 82% 52.26% 30.59%
School sixth forms 3% 16.19% 32.04%
Sixth form colleges 3% 10.07% 9.01%
Other education destinations 2% 5.26% 5.68%
Pupils in apprenticeships 14% 7.89% 4.78%
Pupils staying in employment 5% 2.19% 2.46%
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Holidays 2023/24

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 23rd Oct 2023 - 27th Oct 2023
Winter Holidays 18th Dec 2023 - 1st Jan 2024
Spring Half Term Holidays 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024
Spring Holidays 29th Mar 2024 - 12th Apr 2024
Summer Half Term Holidays 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2024 - 2nd Sep 2024

Terms Dates 2023/24

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 4th Sep 2023 - 22nd Oct 2023
Autumn Term-2 28th Oct 2023 - 17th Dec 2023
Spring Term 2nd Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024
Spring Term-2 17th Feb 2024 - 28th Mar 2024
Summer Term 13th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024
Summer Term-2 1st Jun 2024 - 24th Jul 2024
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Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Stanchester Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1

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