SchoolScoresHanham Woods Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, BS15 3LA
0117 440 8900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 13 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 29 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
173 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Bristol comparisons use the 26 of its 47 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 21 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Bristol | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 14% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 79% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 19th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 81% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 12% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 71% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 81 parents whose child had been bullied 17th highest of 25 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 39% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 149 parents who had raised a concern Joint 17th highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 30% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 66% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 51 parents of children with SEND 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 25% of 789 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 60% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 26 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Bristol. Higher than 19% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62%said yes | 75% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Bristol figures pool parents at the Bristol schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
148 pupils in this year group.
39% — 4 points below the South Gloucestershire average, and 7 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 39% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.1 | 42.9 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 3.7 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
129 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the South Gloucestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 10% | 36% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 33% | 11% | 13% |
| Further education college | 28% | 34% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 14% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 6% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 93% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in South Gloucestershire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 174 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 135 |
| Of those, offered a place | 133 (99%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 290 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision and a SEN unit with 50 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | South Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 35th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.9% | 19.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 14.3%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 38th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 13.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 32% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.4% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 21st lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 36% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 26.2% | 24.2%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 39th lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 4% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 80.2 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 33rd lowest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.6% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.13% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 22nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 63% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.4 | 18.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 22nd highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 56% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 46 state secondary schools in Bristol. Higher than 83% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0% | 10.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- John Cabot Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 60% grade 5+ English and maths
- Oasis Academy Brislington 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 1 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bristol Brunel Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lift Broadlands 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Digitech Studio School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 18% grade 5+ English and maths
- King's Oak Academy 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Sir Bernard Lovell Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- The City Academy Bristol 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Cleve House School 2.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- IKB Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hanham Woods Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hanham Woods Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 13 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 29 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Hanham Woods Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 39% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 7 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Hanham Woods Academy?
62% of the 173 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Hanham Woods Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hanham Woods Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 135 families put Hanham Woods Academy as their first choice for 174 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 133 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141042.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.