Nova Hreod Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Swindon |
| Address | Akers Way, SN2 2NQ |
| School Website | www.novahreodacademy.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1793528800 |
| URN | 140515 |
School Census
| Total | 985 |
| Girls/Boys | 497/488 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 50.5%/49.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 15.5% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 244 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 31/01/2017 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 31/01/2017 | Good |
| 29/01/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 31/01/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.40% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 52.50% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.21 |
| Progress 8 | -0.09 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 34% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 56% |
| Entering EBacc | 55% |
| EBacc average point score | 4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.32 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.3 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 62% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 4.5 |
| Progress 8 | 0.12 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 389 |
| As first preference | 190 |
| As second preference | 97 |
| As third preference | 102 |
| Total Offers Made | 221 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 190 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 343 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 80 |
| As third preference | 89 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 20 |
| third preference offers | 8 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 337 |
| As first preference | 192 |
| As second preference | 77 |
| As third preference | 68 |
| Total Offers Made | 258 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 192 |
| second preference offers | 29 |
| third preference offers | 14 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 287 |
| As first preference | 132 |
| As second preference | 74 |
| As third preference | 65 |
| Total Offers Made | 212 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 132 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 320 |
| As first preference | 183 |
| As second preference | 71 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 218 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 183 |
| second preference offers | 8 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 303 |
| As first preference | 186 |
| As second preference | 60 |
| As third preference | 57 |
| Total Offers Made | 194 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 186 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.01% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 304 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 82 |
| As third preference | 61 |
| Total Offers Made | 175 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 160 |
| second preference offers | 13 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 62 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 181 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 227 |
| As first preference | 137 |
| As second preference | 52 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 154 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 137 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 226 |
| As first preference | 131 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 39 |
| Total Offers Made | 147 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 131 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 240 |
| As first preference | 138 |
| As second preference | 70 |
| As third preference | 32 |
| Total Offers Made | 153 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 138 |
| second preference offers | 5 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 52% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 59% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 39% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 3% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 12% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 24% |
| dont know | 6% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 43% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 10% |
| agree | 61% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 63% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 16% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 64% |
| no | 36% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 71.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 9.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 3.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 75.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1% |
| any other black background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Moredon Primary School
(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Moredon Road, , SN2 2JG
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
(0.32 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 7-17, Gender: Mixed
Address: 25-27 Moredon Road, , SN25 3DF
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
(0.57 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Broadway, , SN25 3BN