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.

Athletes shine at South Glos event

Friday 12th January
A massive well done to Hanham Woods Academy at South Glos E Year 7 & 8 athletes & Year 9 leaders last night, for their outstanding performance at the recent South Glos Sports Hall Athletics event. The event showcased an impressive display of determination and effort from

Hanham Woods on ITV West Country News

Friday 25th August
With GCSE results day over for another year, ITV West Country News visited Hanham Woods Academy to talk to students and the Principal, Steve O’Callaghan to find out how they got on.

Hanham Woods Prom

Wednesday 12th July
Students sparkled and shone for their end of school celebration that is Prom, and various modes of transport are used to get them there, but Leya Swayer topped the lot. Horseback was the mode of transport chosen by Leya to arrive at Hanham Woods Academy’s Prom at

Scrum down at Hanham Woods Academy as ex-Bristol Bears star visits

Wednesday 28th June
Former student and now professional rugby player Andy Uren returned to his old school Hanham Woods Academy to deliver an inspiring talk to students. Andy, who used to play scrum-half for Bristol Bears but who is now plying his trade for Benetton Rugby in Italy, spoke to

Academy showcase supports cancer charity

Wednesday 28th June
Hanham Woods Academy’s talented actors, dancers and musicians took centre stage at a recent performing arts showcase. With more than 40 Bristol students taking part from Years 7-11, the show included different genres of music and theatre, such as pop, musicals, rock and metal from bands and