Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EE · North Somerset · secondary school
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9th 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 the 904 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.7/10 among them, against 1.8/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 30.6 · 16 | 45% | 0.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 40% | 2.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 40.5 · 22 | 15% | 0.33 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winterstoke Hundred Academy overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted following an inspection in 2024-01. In 2024/25, 33.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 870 pupils against a stated capacity of 950. 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 close the gap between their current Attainment 8 and the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve results in English and maths for students with similar backgrounds?
What Ofsted said about Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Overview
Winterstoke Hundred Academy is a relatively new school that has grown significantly since opening in 2020, with pupils adapting well to changes and receiving strong support for their well-being and academic progress. The report highlights a "well-organised and ambitious curriculum" and a strong sense of belonging, fostered by initiatives such as an innovative breakfast club and a wide range of extracurricular activities. Overall, the school provides a calm and orderly environment where pupils are well prepared for their future pathways, including university and apprenticeships.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well-organised and ambitious," with teachers successfully modelling and revisiting previous learning to help pupils build knowledge.
- Pupils demonstrate "calm and orderly" behaviour in lessons and know the routines for learning.
- There is a strong sense of belonging, with high attendance and participation in clubs, sports, and community volunteering.
- The personal, social and health education curriculum is "well implemented," covering relationships, sex education, and British values in an age-appropriate way.
- Sixth-form provision offers a "broad and ambitious offer" with helpful guidance for students’ next steps.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, systems used to check pupil understanding are "not used accurately," meaning teachers lack clarity on how well pupils are learning.
- Planned reading interventions for pupils in the early stages of learning to read are "in their infancy," resulting in delayed development of reading fluency.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 40.1 |
| 2025/26 | 40.5 |
| 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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