Hans Price Academy
Weston-super-Mare, BS23 3QP · North Somerset · secondary school
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5th of 11 secondary schools in North Somerset we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 682 of them, against 5.6/10 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 | 44.4 · 48 | 30% | 1.45 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.22 · 66 | 25% | 1.66 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.2 · 56 | 10% | 0.56 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hans Price Academy overview
How it's doing
Inspected in 2024-01, the school is rated Good. In 2024/25, 42.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.6, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.22 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join netball, football, and rugby teams.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,046 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 Progress 8 score of +0.22 translate into individual support for students who start below the national average? What specific support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Attainment 8 from the current 47.6?
What Ofsted said about Hans Price Academy
Overview
Hans Price Academy continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong ethos of ‘belonging’ and high expectations for pupils. The school fosters warm relationships and a ‘ready to learn’ culture, ensuring pupils feel safe and well cared for within its ‘learning families’. Most pupils learn effectively and achieve well, supported by an ambitious curriculum and effective behaviour systems.
Strengths
- The curriculum is carefully designed, allowing pupils to build on and revisit important knowledge, with teachers benefiting from professional development.
- Reading is prioritised, with dedicated lessons for younger pupils to quickly identify gaps and provide personalised support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award and sports, which are available to all.
- Effective systems support good behaviour, resulting in a calm and orderly environment where bullying is rare.
- The school offers a strong personal, social and health education curriculum and effective transition support from primary school.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is not used effectively in some areas of the curriculum, as teachers do not always check pupils’ understanding before introducing new content.
- In a few subjects, knowledge is not sufficiently broken down, causing some disadvantaged pupils to fall behind and achieve less well.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.0 |
| 2024/25 | 47.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.2 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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