Hanham Woods Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Memorial Road Hanham Bristol Bristol BS15 3LA |
| Phone | 01174408900 |
| Reference Number | 141042 |
Hanham Woods Academy has shown significant improvement during its latest inspection, moving from its previous inadequate rating to a good overall effectiveness. Students express pride in the school’s revival under current leadership, noting improved safety, behavior, and a supportive environment where they are encouraged to reach their potential. Parents and staff have commented positively on the visible progress, highlighting the dedication of leaders and the hard work of teaching staff that has led to improved academic standards. The school is inclusive, providing help for students with special educational needs and/or disabilities, fostering a friendly community environment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 844 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.61%
Girls: 47.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 84 | 175 |
| 8 | 99 | 79 | 178 |
| 9 | 100 | 79 | 179 |
| 10 | 84 | 79 | 163 |
| 11 | 70 | 79 | 149 |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.6% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.1% |
| Unclassified | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 13 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 13 Nov 2019 | School inspection: |
| 25 Apr 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 May 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Oct 2017 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Improved overall effectiveness from previous inadequate rating
- Pupils are proud of the school's achievements
- Strong leadership leading to enhanced academic standards
- Supportive environment for students with SEND
- Variety of extra-curricular opportunities offered
- High levels of pupil attendance and good behavior in lessons
Areas for Improvement
- Narrow curriculum in Year 9 with few pupils studying arts subjects
- Inconsistencies in teaching effectiveness
- Need for improved support for pupils' writing skills
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 38.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.1% |
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 | 92 | 31 |
| Third Preference | 84 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 76 | 32 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3LA |
0.06 miles |
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Samuel White's Infant School
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0.22 miles |
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0.23 miles |
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0.83 miles |
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Broomhill Junior School
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0.87 miles |
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0.88 miles |
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