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Hans Price Academy

North Somerset, BS23 3QPSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2023
Progress 8
+0.22
Above average
−20+2
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
236 1st-choice / 203 places
Ranking
#1,026
of 3,141 nationally

About Hans Price Academy

Hans Price Academy is a mixed state secondary in North Somerset that is clearly in demand. With 1,026 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,050, the school is running very close to full. The oversubscription picture confirms this: for 203 places in the 2025/26 intake, the school received 389 total applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.92. Of those, 236 were first-preference applications, and 191 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 33.3%, which is significantly above the national average for secondary schools and suggests a genuinely comprehensive intake. The school is led by headteacher Adrian Esch and has no religious character. It caters for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form on site.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMarchfields Way, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 3QP
HeadteacherAdrian Esch
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Number of Pupils1,026
Free School Meals (FSM)33.3%
School Capacity1,026 / 1,050 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (1 Dec 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallTennis CourtsICT SuiteSwimming PoolPlaying FieldsGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

18

Sports

RugbyFootballRowingSwimmingBadmintonHockeyGymnasticsDanceCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

DramaYoung EnterpriseChoirOrchestraDebateChessCodingBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hans Price Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.