Winterbourne Academy

Olympus

Welcome to Winterbourne Academy, the largest secondary school in South Gloucestershire and part of the Olympus Academy Trust. In May 2022, we achieved 'Good' in our Ofsted report and since then we have worked with all stakeholders to setting our vision for our next chapter, developing shared school values of community, equity and ambition.  We aim to build an inclusive, welcoming school where all belong and can achieve their best. 

Our academy is academically ambitious for all our young people. However, grades alone are not enough in today's society. Our curriculum provides the breadth and depth across years 7 to 13, providing opportunities for learners to pursue their areas of interest. We also prepare our learners to be successful in the changing working world, as citizens and individuals by offering extensive enrichment opportunities and embedding the PRIDE character values of Participation, Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence throughout academy life. 

Our aim is to empower each child for their future, providing a stable, rich, supportive and rigorous environment so that students of all abilities can enjoy learning whilst developing both character and academic depth, leaving the school with the qualifications, skills, attitudes and confidence to reach their potential in all aspects of life.

Mrs Jenny Cartwright | Headteacher

Latest News

School Lunches - price increases from 22nd April 2025 Please be aware that the cost of school lunches will be increasing from the start of Term 5 - Tuesday 22nd April. See below communication from OCS.
Free School Meal Transition Protection Please be aware that FSM Transitional Protection - which ensures continued eligibility for those who qualified for FSMs from 31st March 2018 - is expected to end on Monday 31st March 2025 (unless further extensions are announced).
A432 Road Improvement Works Please be aware of these upcoming improvements works on the A432 between Yate and Wick Wick roundabout, the extent of the works is shown in the maps below.
International Women's Day 2025 Check out this selection of local community events celebrating International Women's Day on Sat 8 Mar.
Sustainable travel accreditation We're thrilled to announce that we have been awarded a 'Very Good' accreditation by Team Modeshift! This prestigious recognition celebrates our commitment to supporting cycling, walking, and other forms of sustainable travel to and from school. We are delighted and proud to be the first secondary school in the county to achieve this level of accreditation!

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Important Dates & Useful Information

 School is now closed for the Easter break and will re-open on Tuesday 22nd April. Students are expected at the usual start time.

If you have a concern for a child’s immediate safety, please contact 999. If you have a concern for a child's wellbeing, please contact South Gloucestershire children's social care (weekdays, 9am to 5pm, except Fridays when closed from 4.30pm) on 01454 866 000. The emergency SGC children's social care duty team out of hours number is 01454 615 165.  Alternatively, here is a link to their website: South Gloucestershire Safeguarding (southglos.gov.uk)

Below is a list of other potentially helpful organisations:

 You will also find further information, guidance and advice on our website pages.