“We Will Remember Them”: Hanham Woods Academy unites for Remembrance event

Tuesday 12th November
Staff and students at Hanham Woods Academy gathered to honour the service and sacrifice of those who served in the armed forces, observing two minutes silence at a Remembrance event. The academy’s students displayed a remarkable level of respect and maturity throughout the event, demonstrating deep understanding

Year 11 geographers explore coastal management

Wednesday 9th October
On a recent field trip to Lyme Regis, West Dorset, Year 11 geographers from Hanham Woods Academy embarked on an exciting investigation into coastal management and the effects of longshore drift, applying classroom knowledge to real-world environments. During their exploration of the iconic Jurassic Coast, the students

Students celebrate on GCSE Results Day

Thursday 22nd August
Everyone at Hanham Woods is extremely proud of the journey the Class of 2024 have been on to achieve their GCSE results. Their outcomes are a result of the hard work and dedication shown, not only during Year 11 but throughout their time at the Academy. The path

Safeguarding Alert Letter to Parents

Friday 17th May
Safeguarding Alert Letter to Parents

Hanham Woods Academy stage award-winning Broadway musical

Tuesday 16th April
Talented students at Hanham Woods Academy dazzled audiences and had Bristol thinking pink with their vibrant production of the Broadway musical Legally Blonde JR. Packed full of infectious energy, this fun and upbeat musical follows the adventures of a sorority girl named Elle Woods (played by Bella

Hanham Woods Academy celebrates its diverse culture

Friday 15th March
Hanham Woods Academy proudly celebrated diversity when it hosted its first Day of Culture, a vibrant celebration highlighting the differing backgrounds of its student body. Students were invited to attend the academy wearing traditional colourful attire from their respective countries. Initiated by Year 11 Wellbeing student leaders

World Book Day

Monday 11th March
Hanham Woods Academy made books come alive for their students through a day of celebrating reading, on World Book Day.

Hanham Woods welcomes Sir Keir Starmer

Friday 2nd February
Hanham Woods students enjoyed a unique insight into the world of politics this week when they were invited to put questions to the man widely tipped to be the next UK Prime Minister. Labour Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer visited the Bristol school alongside Damien Egan, a

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer visits Hanham Woods

Friday 2nd February
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer was out on the campaign trail in Kingswood where he visited Hanham Woods Academy. Sir Keir was there because he had been invited by ex Hanham Woods Academy student and Labour candidate for Bristol North East, Damian Egan, who will fighting the up and coming

Students Visit Oxford University

Monday 29th January
  In an exciting educational initiative, students from Hanham Woods Academy recently had the unique opportunity to visit the prestigious Oxford University. This transformative experience allowed the students to immerse themselves in the academic atmosphere and gain valuable insights into university life.