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Nova Hreod Academy

Swindon, SN2 2NQSecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
Progress 8
-0.09
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.7×
Not oversubscribed
155 1st-choice / 217 places
Ranking
#1,743
of 3,141 nationally

About Nova Hreod Academy

Nova Hreod Academy sits within the Swindon local authority, where it ranks 9th out of 13 secondary schools on Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. The top-performing peers in the area are New College Swindon, St Joseph's Catholic College, and Lydiard Park Academy, all of which post stronger Progress 8 scores. The school is a mixed, non-denominational state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 16, with no sixth form on site. It has a capacity of 1,200 and currently houses 1,059 pupils, so there is some headroom. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25.8%, which is above the national average and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. Oversubscription is a reality here: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 348 applications for 217 places, with 155 first-preference offers made, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.6.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressAkers Way, Swindon, Swindon, SN2 2NQ
HeadteacherJames Harding-Mbogo
Local AuthoritySwindon
Number of Pupils1,059
Free School Meals (FSM)25.8%
School Capacity1,059 / 1,200 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (16 Nov 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
TheatreArt StudiosAstro TurfDining HallPlaying FieldsSixth Form CentreICT SuiteGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

Cross CountryRowingSwimmingHockeyCricketMartial ArtsGymnasticsRugbyRounders

Clubs & Activities

Duke of EdinburghCodingModel United NationsEco ClubScience ClubDramaGardeningBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: novahreodacademy.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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