The short version
Average GCSE results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.1
3.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
7.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
11%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.76
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 22 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 70 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 829
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 23.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Somerset
- Trust
- CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Matthew Randle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
1 Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset, BS24 8EE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHaywood Village Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Mead Vale Community Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Worle Community School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Milton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Baytree School
Special school · 1.8km away
Herons' Moor Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Mendip Green Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
St Martin's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is Winterstoke Hundred Academy a selective school?
No. Winterstoke Hundred Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Winterstoke Hundred Academy's Ofsted rating?
Winterstoke Hundred Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Winterstoke Hundred Academy?
Winterstoke Hundred Academy currently has 829 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Winterstoke Hundred Academy take?
Winterstoke Hundred Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Winterstoke Hundred Academy?
Winterstoke Hundred Academy is in Weston-Super-Mare, BS24 8EE, in the North Somerset local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Winterstoke Hundred Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Winterstoke Hundred Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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