The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.5
4.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 168 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 71 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 859
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 14%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
- Head
- Co Headteacher Stephen Shipman and Claire Bradley (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
St Catherine's Close, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2QE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 989m away
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
Independent · 1.1km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley
Primary · 1.2km away
Sketchley Hill Menphys Nursery School, Burbage
Nursery · 1.3km away
The Hinckley School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Sketchley School
Independent · 1.7km away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 1.7km away
Westfield Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hastings High School a selective school?
No. Hastings High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hastings High School's Ofsted rating?
Hastings High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hastings High School?
Hastings High School currently has 859 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hastings High School take?
Hastings High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hastings High School?
Hastings High School is in Hinckley, LE10 2QE, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hastings High School have a sixth form?
No, Hastings High School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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