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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. 

We are academically ambitious for all our young people and are proud of our exam results, with 54% of Year 11 students gaining at least one Grade 7 to 9 in 2025 and 98% gaining at least 5 GCSEs. However, grades alone are not enough; we also prepare our learners to be successful in the changing working world, as citizens and individuals. We do this by offering extensive enrichment opportunities and embedding our 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, and warm environment where we can both support and challenge. Students of all abilities can enjoy learning whilst developing both character and independence, leaving the school with the qualifications and confidence to reach their potential in all aspects of life.

Mrs Jenny Cartwright | Headteacher

Latest News

Meningitis vaccine Following news reports of a number of meningitis cases in Kent, which has resulted in 2 deaths, Public Health are reminding all parents and students of the importance of Meningitis vaccination. MenACWY is routinely offered to all students during Year 9 and our next vaccinations in school will be on Thursday 14th May 2026. We encourage all parents to respond to the invitation and consent process, which will come from the school age immunisation service, Sirona, in the coming weeks.
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Streaming Services With streaming platforms now a firm favourite in many households, children are often choosing on‑demand content over traditional TV. This latest online safety update takes a closer look at what this means for young viewers, whether it's from rising subscription costs, advert‑supported tiers, to how features like autoplay and unlimited libraries can impact screen time and wellbeing.
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START OF TERM ARRANGEMENTS

School is currently closed for the summer break and re-opens as follows:

(Start times vary - please look out for further details via email with confirmation soon)

  • Thursday 3rd September - school reopens for Years 7 and 11 only 
  • Friday 4th September - school open for Years 7 - 11
  • Monday 7th September - school open for all students
  • Years 12 & 13 will receive details of assemblies, orientation and lessons starts separately.


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:

Click here to access the Winterbourne Academy website