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Winterstoke Hundred Academy

North Somerset, BS24 8EESecondaryAges 11–19MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
Progress 8
No data
Competition
1.2×
Oversubscribed
172 1st-choice / 145 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Winterstoke Hundred Academy

Winterstoke Hundred Academy is a mixed state secondary in North Somerset, one of twelve schools of its type in the local authority. It sits among a competitive group of peers, with Nailsea School, Hans Price Academy, and Backwell School ranking as the top three in the area according to local data. The school has a capacity of 950 and currently houses 829 pupils, with a sixth form that serves 42 students. Under headteacher Matthew Randle, the school has seen a notable improvement in its Ofsted rating. In its most recent graded inspection in November 2023, it was rated Good across all categories, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth form provision. This marks a clear step up from its previous inspection in 2017, when it was rated Requires Improvement overall. The school has no religious character and is non-selective, with 23.6 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 19 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
Address1 Beaufighter Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset, BS24 8EE
HeadteacherMatthew Randle
Local AuthorityNorth Somerset
Number of Pupils829
Free School Meals (FSM)23.6%
School Capacity829 / 950 (87% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Nov 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Swimming PoolDining HallSports HallGymnasiumLibraryTheatreSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

FootballRoundersRugbyBasketballDanceRowingCricketSwimmingMartial Arts

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirArt ClubChessDramaGardeningModel United Nations

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.

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