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Stanchester Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 790 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2024.
This school is a member of Bridgwater and Taunton College Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Bridgwater College Academy, Brymore Academy and West Somerset College.)
Particular strengths include Finances, Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment.
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very high, while crime is quite low.
Attainment: Below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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