Hanham Woods Academy
Bristol, BS15 3LA · South Gloucestershire · secondary school
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8th of 16 secondary schools in South Gloucestershire we can score, 17 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 864 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 4.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 44.0 · 47 | 30% | 1.42 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.26 · 30 | 25% | 0.76 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.6 · 42 | 10% | 0.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hanham Woods Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.26 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 825 pupils against a stated capacity of 900. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores, which are currently below the national benchmark? What specific steps are taken to help students reach the national median for Attainment 8? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results compared to similar-intake schools?
What Ofsted said about Hanham Woods Academy
Overview
Hanham Woods Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The school fosters a calm and orderly environment where pupils are encouraged to ‘Dream Big’ and receive high-quality support, particularly for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. However, inconsistencies in teaching methods, attendance, and parental communication require attention to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
Strengths
- Staff use strong subject knowledge to explain new content clearly, with work well matched to the ambitious curriculum.
- High-quality advice enables effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, allowing most to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school has prioritised reading, with younger pupils supported in library use and a guided reading programme exposing them to ambitious texts.
- Leaders have an accurate understanding of strengths and priorities, and governance has the expertise to support and challenge the school.
- Pupils feel safe and cared for, knowing they can talk to adults if they have worries.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not consistently develop pupils’ recall of learning, leading to gaps in knowledge and an inability to build on previous learning.
- Some pupils miss curriculum time due to poor attendance or removal from lessons for behavioural issues, hindering their progress.
- A significant minority of parents lack confidence in how the school communicates with them or resolves raised concerns.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.2 |
| 2024/25 | 44.1 |
| 2025/26 | 44.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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