SchoolScoresWinterstoke Hundred Academy
Free school · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
1 Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EE
01934 313290 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 14 November 2023.
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 |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
155 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
| Statement | This school | Weston-Super-Mare | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 69% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 23% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 75% | 70% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 41% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74% | 60% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 80 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 20% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 38% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 121 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 21% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 56% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 33% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%said yes | 65% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Weston-Super-Mare figures pool parents at the Weston-Super-Mare 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
118 pupils in this year group.
34% — 12 points below the North Somerset average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% | 46% | 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. | 40.1 | 46.8 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Grade 5 or above in English and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 34% |
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.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
48 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | D | C+ | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 5% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 18% | 51% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 20.7 | 32.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
17 subjects, 108 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 20 | 0% | 0% | 27% |
| Psychology | 17 | 0% | 6% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 11 | 9% | 9% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 8 | 13% | 13% | 30% |
| Geography | 7 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Environmental Science | 6 | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| Physics | 6 | 17% | 17% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Law, Sociology, Art and Design (Fine Art), Logic / Philosophy, History, Design and Technology (Product Design), English Language, Mathematics (Further), Spanish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
26 students in this year group.
81% — 5 points above the North Somerset average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 81% | 76% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 10% | 7% |
| Work | 15% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 87% | 81% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
7 students in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
57% — 4 points above the North Somerset average, and 3 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 57% | 53% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 0% | 15% | 19% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 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 North Somerset. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 143 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 135 |
| Of those, offered a place | 135 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 247 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.2 · 2026: 0.9
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
| Pupils | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 24.5% | 18.8%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 90% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.7% | 4.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 85% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 19.5% | 10.9%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 50% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 8.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 11.7% | 9.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 4th lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 10% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 33.9% | 24.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 9% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 57.4 | 25.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 7.2% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 71% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.8 | 17.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 61% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3 | 12.1 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state secondary schools in Weston-Super-Mare. Higher than 92% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 25.8% | 16.2%* | 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.
Nearby secondary schools
- Worle Community School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 expected, 4 needs attention · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hans Price Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Priory Community School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Broadoak Academy 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 32% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Winterstoke Hundred Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winterstoke Hundred Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 14 November 2023.
How did Winterstoke Hundred Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 34% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 12 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Winterstoke Hundred Academy?
72% of the 155 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Winterstoke Hundred Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Winterstoke Hundred Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 135 families put Winterstoke Hundred Academy as their first choice for 143 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 135 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 147350.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.