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Students at Hans Price Academy in Weston-super-Mare achieved well across a broad range of subjects in their GCSE exams. School leaders say the success is the result of students’ ‘determination’ and ‘high aspirations’ – which will now see them progress to a wide variety of post-16 studies.

A group of Year 10 health and social care students from Hans Price Academy enjoyed an exciting and informative visit to the Glenside Campus of the University of the West of England (UWE), accompanied by PE Teacher Ella Howe and Careers and Pathways Leader Jackie Fielding. The

A group of Year 10 BTEC dance students from Hans Price Academy recently enjoyed an exciting educational visit to watch Matilda the Musical at the iconic Bristol Hippodrome. The trip provided students with valuable insight into the acclaimed production, which they will be studying as part of

Hans Price Academy is incredibly proud to share that Year 11 student, Freddie O’Connor, has been offered a two-year fully-funded scholarship with Cheltenham Town FC. Freddie began playing football for several local junior clubs before joining Weston-super-Mare AFC, where he captained the side to become JPL NPC

A school ski trip gave Weston students the chance to develop new skills on the slopes while building friendships. Pupils from years eight to 11 at Hans Price Academy spent a week skiing in Passo Tonale, Italy, guided by professional instructors. To read the full story

Hans Price Academy student Seth Richards has been offered a one-year scholarship with Bristol Bears next year, alongside the opportunity to study at SGS College. Seth’s journey through Weston-super-Mare RFC has played a huge role in his development both on and off the pitch, with his hard

Students at Hans Price Academy have been celebrating the 100th birthday of legendary conservationist Sir David Attenborough through a range of activities across our curriculum. Year 7 students went hunting with some dangerous predators as they entered the natural world through a VR experience. Year 8 students planted

A group of students from Years 8 to 11 at Hans Price Academy embarked on an unforgettable ski trip to Passo Tonale, Italy, enjoying a week filled with memories that will last a lifetime. Students were greeted by breathtaking mountain views of the Dolomites, and Passo Tonale

A knife crime awareness workshop aimed to equip students in Weston-super-Mare with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies to keep themselves and others safe. Year nine pupils at Hans Price Academy took part in Blunt Truth, a two-day workshop delivered by the Violence Reduction Partnership, part

Year 9 students at Hans Price Academy took part in ‘Blunt Truth’, a powerful two-day knife crime awareness workshop delivered by the Violence Reduction Partnership, part of North Somerset Council. The programme aimed to equip students with the knowledge, confidence, and practical strategies to keep themselves and