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Hans Price Academy
Marchfields Way, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3QP, North Somerset
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
80.0 / 100
Top 20%
Better than 80% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,026
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 40% nationally. Approximately 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a strong foundation in these core subjects. However, with only 15% of pupils entering the English Baccalaureate, there may be opportunities for broader academic engagement.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.6 | Top 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 43% | Bottom 47% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 15% | Bottom 29% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 13% | Bottom 29% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British71.2%
White Other13.2%
Black African3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed Other1.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Other1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.33832, -2.96439 · BS23 3QP
School details
Local authorityNorth Somerset
RegionSouth West
URN136708
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitehanspriceacademy.clf.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Hans Price Academy rated by Ofsted?
Hans Price Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2013.
Is Hans Price Academy a good school?
Hans Price Academy scores 80.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hans Price Academy in GCSEs?
Hans Price Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.6. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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