What did Ofsted judge Stanchester Academy's quality of education to be?

Ofsted judged Stanchester Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Stanchester Academy?

Stanchester Academy has 829 pupils on roll.

What ages does Stanchester Academy take?

Stanchester Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.

Where is Stanchester Academy located?

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

How do I apply to Stanchester Academy?

Stanchester Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.

How close do you need to live to get into Stanchester Academy?

On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Stanchester Academy was 3.23 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Year 7 places decided at Stanchester Academy?

When Stanchester Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after Children, that is children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence or special guardianship order; 2. Attends a feeder school — Children who attend one of our feeder schools (see feeder school list); 3. Sibling at Stanchester Academy — Children with an older sibling attending Stanchester Academy on 31 October 2026, and who live at the same address, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 174 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If a tie-break is needed in categories 1-6, the child living closest to the school is given priority, distance measured in a straight line by GIS from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. If distance is equidistant for two or more applicants, random allocation by drawing lots, supervised by someone independent of the school, is used. Children of multiple birth (twins/triplets) tied for the final place are all admitted, over PAN if necessary.

What is the largest ethnic background at Stanchester Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.1% of pupils at Stanchester Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Stanchester Academy: Ofsted, Results & Catchment 2026

How close did you need to live?

3.23miles

was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Stanchester Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after Children, that is children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence or special guardianship order.
2Attends a feeder school — Children who attend one of our feeder schools (see feeder school list).
3Sibling at Stanchester Academy — Children with an older sibling attending Stanchester Academy on 31 October 2026, and who live at the same address.
4Catchment area — Children living in the designated catchment area.
5Children of staff — Children of staff who have been employed at Stanchester Academy for one year previous to 31 October 2026, or children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6All other children — All other children.

If two applications tie: If a tie-break is needed in categories 1-6, the child living closest to the school is given priority, distance measured in a straight line by GIS from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. If distance is equidistant for two or more applicants, random allocation by drawing lots, supervised by someone independent of the school, is used. Children of multiple birth (twins/triplets) tied for the final place are all admitted, over PAN if necessary.

Pupils with an EHCP naming the school are admitted before these criteria are applied; not numbered within the 1-6 list so not included as a criterion. Two sentences give the year as '2026' rather than '2027' ('an admission number of 174 for entry in year 7 in 2026'; 'Somerset's published co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for September 2026') which conflicts with the document's own title ('Admission Policy 2027-28'), its 'Transferring to Year 7 in September 2027' heading, and its National Offer Day of 3 March 2027; treated as drafting errors and 2027 used throughout, consistent with the weight of the document.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Stanchester Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stanchester Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Stanchester Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Stanchester Academy?: Stanchester Academy has 829 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stanchester Academy take?: Stanchester Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Stanchester Academy located?: Stanchester Academy is located in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG, Somerset.
How do I apply to Stanchester Academy?: Stanchester Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Stanchester Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Stanchester Academy was 3.23 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Stanchester Academy?: When Stanchester Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after Children, that is children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence or special guardianship order; 2. Attends a feeder school — Children who attend one of our feeder schools (see feeder school list); 3. Sibling at Stanchester Academy — Children with an older sibling attending Stanchester Academy on 31 October 2026, and who live at the same address, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 174 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If a tie-break is needed in categories 1-6, the child living closest to the school is given priority, distance measured in a straight line by GIS from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. If distance is equidistant for two or more applicants, random allocation by drawing lots, supervised by someone independent of the school, is used. Children of multiple birth (twins/triplets) tied for the final place are all admitted, over PAN if necessary.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stanchester Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.1% of pupils at Stanchester Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How close did you need to live?

3.23miles

Last distance offered at Stanchester Academy, year by year →

How places are decided at Stanchester Academy

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 7), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after children — Looked after Children, that is children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence or special guardianship order.
2Attends a feeder school — Children who attend one of our feeder schools (see feeder school list).
3Sibling at Stanchester Academy — Children with an older sibling attending Stanchester Academy on 31 October 2026, and who live at the same address.
4Catchment area — Children living in the designated catchment area.
5Children of staff — Children of staff who have been employed at Stanchester Academy for one year previous to 31 October 2026, or children of staff recruited to fill a vacant post for which there is a demonstrable skill shortage.
6All other children — All other children.

Stanchester Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Stanchester Academy's quality of education to be?: Ofsted judged Stanchester Academy's quality of education as Requires improvement at its inspection in November 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Stanchester Academy?: Stanchester Academy has 829 pupils on roll.
What ages does Stanchester Academy take?: Stanchester Academy admits pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Stanchester Academy located?: Stanchester Academy is located in Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6UG, Somerset.
How do I apply to Stanchester Academy?: Stanchester Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for secondary places is 31 October.
How close do you need to live to get into Stanchester Academy?: On offer day for 2024-25 (Year 7), the furthest place offered at Stanchester Academy was 3.23 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Year 7 places decided at Stanchester Academy?: When Stanchester Academy has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after children — Looked after Children, that is children who are in the care of a Local Authority or have previously been and are now formally adopted or subject to a residence or special guardianship order; 2. Attends a feeder school — Children who attend one of our feeder schools (see feeder school list); 3. Sibling at Stanchester Academy — Children with an older sibling attending Stanchester Academy on 31 October 2026, and who live at the same address, and 3 further criteria. The school offers 174 places at this entry point. Tie-break: If a tie-break is needed in categories 1-6, the child living closest to the school is given priority, distance measured in a straight line by GIS from the geocoded point of the school site to the geocoded point of the pupil's home. If distance is equidistant for two or more applicants, random allocation by drawing lots, supervised by someone independent of the school, is used. Children of multiple birth (twins/triplets) tied for the final place are all admitted, over PAN if necessary.
What is the largest ethnic background at Stanchester Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 90.1% of pupils at Stanchester Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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