Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, SN2 2NQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Nova Hreod Academy is a secondary school in Swindon for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 4th of 16 secondary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 31 January 2017, report published 6 March 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
Nova Hreod is a friendly and welcoming school. Leaders have high expectations of pupils. These are based on the school's four values of drive, integrity, scholarship and contribution. Pupils reflect these values in their positive attitude towards school. Most parents are supportive of the school's approach. However, a minority feel that communication from staff could be strengthened. Pupils benefit from a calm and purposeful learning environment. Pupils say that bullying is rare and that they feel safe at school. Most have confidence in staff to resolve any concerns. There are some incidents of derogatory language used between pupils. Leaders are taking effective action to address this. Leaders believe in providing pupils with the wider opportunities they need to contribute fully to society as adults. There are weekly inter-house competitions. Pupils enjoy these and say they give them a sense of belonging. There are opportunities for pupils to be leaders. Some choose to be global ambassadors, members of the green team or house representatives. Year 11 pupils like the responsibility of being prefects.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the curriculum, pupils do not have the opportunity to use discussion and debate to further develop their knowledge. This can lead to a surface-level understanding of topics and therefore pupils find it difficult to recall knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that there are opportunities across the curriculum for pupils to discuss and debate the subject content they are learning.
- A minority of parents feel that staff do not always communicate clearly with them about the school's expectations and the next steps for their child. This can sometimes lead to the relationship between school and home being weakened. Leaders should ensure that all parents and pupils receive regular and timely communication to allow them to support the school effectively.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
179 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,044 pupils on roll, with places for 1,200
Schools near Nova Hreod Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Attainment 8: 50.2 |
| UTC Swindon | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 32.4 |
| Abbey Park School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 46.2 |
| St Joseph's Catholic College | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 38.0 |
| Lydiard Park Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- UNITED LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Harding-Mbogo
- Phone
- 01793528800
- Address
- Akers Way, Moredon, Swindon, SN2 2NQ
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 140515
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.