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Hans Price Academy
- Secondary
- Weston-super-Mare BS23 3QP
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| The quality of practice and services | Good |
| Access to services by young children and families | Good |
| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| This inspection | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Outcomes for learners | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of curriculum | Good |
| Pupils鈥� welfare, health and safety | Good |
| Outcomes for students | Requires Improvement |
| Education courses for young people | Good |
| Full-time provision for 14 to 16 year olds | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have embraced 'Ready to Learn' improving attitudes and behavior
Academic Progress: Progress is improving but below average in English and science
Qualifications and Training: Staff receive bespoke support and regular subject meetings
Current Educational Practices: Federation staff enhance teachers鈥� subject knowledge
Strengths and Challenges: Middle leaders are trusted and hold others accountable; challenges in science recruitment
Opportunities for Involvement: Increasingly the school of choice for local parents
Communication: Leaders communicate achievements and promote accountability
Parent Satisfaction: Parents feel positive about the supportive school culture
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors adept at challenging; issues addressed promptly
Actions for Quality Improvement: Implemented 'Ready to Learn', improved teaching and pupil progress tracking
Managing Bullying and Safety: Effective safeguarding; pupils feel safe due to site security and positive culture
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Students feel supported and accepted
Extracurricular Offerings: Additional courses during extra-curricular time add to pupils' achievement
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Encourages participation without impacting other courses
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders ensure necessary child protection training and appropriate support
Subjects Offered: Curriculum includes a second language and varied pathways
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About Us
Hans Price Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Somerset, South West.
It has 1041 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Ready to Learn Ready to Teach Ready to Lead. At Hans Price Academy, we aim to be one of the best schools in the country, renowned for delivering outstanding academic results and developing world-class aspirations in every student, regardless of background or start-point. a broad and difficult curriculum supported by excellent reading and math skills.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | - | 19.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 32% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 28.56% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 43.13% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 17.56% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 8.19% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 13% | 11.38% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.74 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 95.92% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 162 | 172 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 90.23% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 62% | 42.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 13% | 28.77% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 1.23% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 17.85% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.62% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.08% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.18 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 40% | 30.75% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 44.25% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 19.31% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 10.75% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% | 14.25% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.83 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 88.79% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 160 | 157 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.93% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 80% | 48.36% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 9% | 28% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.79% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.79% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 2.5% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.43% | 2.13% |
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Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 41% 14 | 29.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 14 | 46.07% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 24% | 24.2% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 11 | 9.27% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 17 | 14.53% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.63 | 2.72 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 86.64% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 82 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 81.45% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 79% | 36.36% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 32.36% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.45% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.09% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.27% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 1.64% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.19 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 27% 7 | 34.38% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% 4 | 52% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 11% | 22.23% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 1% 3 | 10.15% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 1% 4 | 14% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.17 | 3.12 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 85% | 77.73% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 145 | 155 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 71.27% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 66% | 39.55% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 29.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.36% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.64% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 3% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 32.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 47.77% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 9% | 29.62% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 15.85% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 5% | 17.31% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 89% | 87.45% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 122 | 159 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 76.45% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 81% | 42.45% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.91% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.27% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 2.36% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hans Price Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
