Hans Price Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Marchfields Way Weston-Super-Mare Somerset BS23 3QP |
| Phone | 01934629307 |
| Reference Number | 136708 |
Hans Price Academy continues to be a good school, demonstrating strengths in providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its pupils. The school has high expectations and fosters a sense of belonging, ensuring that every student is treated as an individual. The curriculum is ambitious and well-designed, with teachers who are subject experts. Most pupils achieve well and take pride in their learning, thanks to effective opportunities for reading and a broad range of extracurricular activities. The school’s commitment to the personal development of students is reflected in their respectful culture and strong pastoral systems.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1026 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.83%
Girls: 51.17% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 18.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 101 | 109 | 210 |
| 8 | 106 | 101 | 207 |
| 9 | 92 | 116 | 208 |
| 10 | 108 | 98 | 206 |
| 11 | 94 | 101 | 195 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 71.2% |
| White, Other | 13.2% |
| African | 3.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| Unclassified | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 30 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Nov 2023 | School inspection |
| 06 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 11 Jun 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and well cared for
- High expectations and warm relationships are central to the school ethos
- Ambitious curriculum that is well-structured
- Strong focus on reading and support for disadvantaged pupils
- Effective systems in place to maintain good behaviour
- Broad range of extracurricular activities available for all pupils
- Highly personalised support for pupils with SEND
- Positive transition process from primary to secondary education
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment is not used effectively in some areas of the curriculum
- Teachers do not always check pupils' understanding before introducing new content
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 47.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.2% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 107 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 46 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 0 |
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