Hanham Woods Academy

About Hanham Woods Academy

Hanham Woods Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 844 pupils on roll. It is part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 November 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 (2025/26). 17.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

844 / 900 (94%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

13 November 2019

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Memorial Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 3LA

Phone

01174408900

Head Teacher

Chris Ballard

Website

www.hanhamwoods.academy

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hanham Woods Academy?

Hanham Woods Academy is an academy sponsor led in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Hanham Woods Academy have?

Hanham Woods Academy has 844 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hanham Woods Academy's Ofsted rating?

Hanham Woods Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (13 November 2019).

How does Hanham Woods Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Hanham Woods Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 44.6 in 2025/26.

Is Hanham Woods Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Hanham Woods Academy is part of CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION.

Where is Hanham Woods Academy?

Hanham Woods Academy is located at Memorial Road, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS15 3LA.