Nova Hreod Academy

Details

Age Range11-16 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthoritySwindon
AddressAkers Way, SN2 2NQ
URN140515

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications389
As first preference190
As second preference97
As third preference102
Total Offers Made221
first preference offers190
second preference offers15
third preference offers4
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications343
As first preference174
As second preference80
As third preference89
Total Offers Made235
first preference offers174
second preference offers20
third preference offers8
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications337
As first preference192
As second preference77
As third preference68
Total Offers Made258
first preference offers192
second preference offers29
third preference offers14
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications287
As first preference132
As second preference74
As third preference65
Total Offers Made212
first preference offers132
second preference offers15
third preference offers6
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications320
As first preference183
As second preference71
As third preference66
Total Offers Made218
first preference offers183
second preference offers8
third preference offers3
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications303
As first preference186
As second preference60
As third preference57
Total Offers Made194
first preference offers186
second preference offers4
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.01%
Total Applications304
As first preference161
As second preference82
As third preference61
Total Offers Made175
first preference offers160
second preference offers13
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications248
As first preference138
As second preference62
As third preference48
Total Offers Made181
first preference offers138
second preference offers11
third preference offers1
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications227
As first preference137
As second preference52
As third preference38
Total Offers Made154
first preference offers137
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications226
As first preference131
As second preference56
As third preference39
Total Offers Made147
first preference offers131
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications240
As first preference138
As second preference70
As third preference32
Total Offers Made153
first preference offers138
second preference offers5
third preference offers0

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree48%
disagree23%
strongly disagree7%
don't know0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree30%
agree52%
disagree10%
strongly disagree7%
don't know1%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree32%
agree47%
disagree13%
strongly disagree6%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree6%
agree9%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know9%
not applicable59%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree8%
agree36%
disagree39%
strongly disagree14%
don't know3%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree15%
agree28%
disagree26%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes19%
no81%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree12%
agree29%
disagree29%
strongly disagree24%
dont know6%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree43%
agree42%
disagree8%
strongly disagree6%
don't know1%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree35%
agree45%
disagree13%
strongly disagree5%
don't know2%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree10%
agree61%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree63%
disagree14%
strongly disagree3%
don't know1%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree45%
agree50%
disagree2%
strongly disagree1%
don't know1%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree38%
disagree22%
strongly disagree8%
don't know16%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes64%
no36%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin71.7%
any other white background ethnic origin9.3%
african ethnic origin3.5%
indian ethnic origin2.5%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.1%
white and black african ethnic origin1.8%
white and asian ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.4%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1.4%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.2%
pakistani ethnic origin0.9%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%
any other black background ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin75.4%
any other white background ethnic origin8.1%
african ethnic origin2.8%
any other mixed background ethnic origin2.2%
any other asian background ethnic origin1.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin1.6%
white and asian ethnic origin1.5%
indian ethnic origin1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin1.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin1%
any other black background ethnic origin0.7%
bangladeshi ethnic origin0.6%

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