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The Hinckley School

State school · Hinckley, LE10 1LE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 1,166 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,166 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Leicestershire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Ms Samantha Rooke

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Hinckley Parks Primary School 26 %
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley 16 %
Westfield Junior School 14 %
Other 11 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Barwell Church of England Academy 7 %
Townlands Church of England Primary School 6 %
Richmond Primary School 3 %
Newlands Community Primary School 3 %
Battling Brook Primary School 3 %
Burbage Junior School 3 %
Manorfield Church of England Primary School 2 %
All Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote 2 %
Unknown 2 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
31.07
LA avg.
32.17
Eng. avg.
35.69
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
68
Number of teachers
17:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
15.2 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,166
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Butt Lane
Hinckley
LE10 1LE
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Telephone: 01455 632183

Email:

Website: http://www.hajc.leics.sch.uk

Local authority: Leicestershire County Council

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School data & information The Hinckley School Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE
1,166 Pupil numbers
20 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
9 % Pupils whose first language is not English
17:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
68 Number of teachers
5 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
57%
LA avg.
67%
Eng. avg.
60%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
38.70
LA avg.
45.90
Eng. avg.
44.20

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.52 Score Well below average
≈ 15% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 6 7
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 6
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 78 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 4
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 142 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 146 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 9 4
Dance GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 3
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 4
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 5
Art & Design (Photography) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
14%
LA avg.
13%
Eng. avg.
20%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
31.07
LA avg.
32.17
Eng. avg.
35.69

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 30 B
Psychology GCE A level 35 B
Physics GCE A level 19 B
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 7 C
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCE A level 22 B
Mathematics GCE A level 29 B
History GCE A level 11 B
Geography GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 16 B
English Language GCE A level 6 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 8 B
Chemistry GCE A level 10 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 13 B
Biology GCE A level 25 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 4 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Hinckley School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
15.2 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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