The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.1
0.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
39%
3.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
72%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
14%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 129 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 72 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 844
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 15.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Chris Ballard
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Memorial Road, Hanham, Bristol, Bristol, BS15 3LA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHanham High School
Secondary · Very close
Christ Church Hanham CofE Primary School
Primary · Very close
Samuel White's Infant School
Primary · 347m away
Hanham Abbots Junior School
Primary · 368m away
Broomhill Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beacon Rise Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
John Cabot Academy
Secondary · 1.6km away
Avonside School
Independent · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hanham Woods Academy a selective school?
No. Hanham Woods Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hanham Woods Academy's Ofsted rating?
Hanham Woods Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hanham Woods Academy?
Hanham Woods Academy currently has 844 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hanham Woods Academy take?
Hanham Woods Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hanham Woods Academy?
Hanham Woods Academy is in Bristol, BS15 3LA, in the South Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hanham Woods Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Hanham Woods Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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