Hanham Woods Academy — Secondary School in Bristol

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Hanham Woods Academy

Bristol, BS15 3LA

844 Pupils

900 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

15.20% FSM %

444 Boys

400 Girls

About Hanham Woods Academy

Hanham Woods Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 11–18 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 844 pupils on roll. School capacity: 900. Current headteacher: Chris Ballard.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	South Gloucestershire
Region	South West
Administrative District	South Gloucestershire
Parliamentary Constituency	North East Somerset and Hanham
Ward	Hanham
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	CABOT LEARNING FEDERATION
Opened	01-09-2014
UKPRN	10046432
URN	141042
Data Last Updated	11-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (7)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Jonathan Gould	Chair of Local Governing Body	03/10/2017	31/08/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr John Bowman	Local Governor	11/05/2023	10/05/2027	Elected by parents
Dr Mohamed Haroon	Local Governor	05/01/2023	04/01/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Kevin Hawthorn	Local Governor	15/04/2023	14/04/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mr Finlay Porter	Local Governor	24/10/2025	23/10/2029	Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Nicholas Tucker	Local Governor	14/06/2023	13/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Lisa West	Local Governor	15/09/2022	14/09/2026	Nominated by LA and appointed by GB