The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.3
6.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
52%
9.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
81%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.12
Band 2Source: 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
91%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 300 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% 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 176 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,109
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 22.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Cambridgeshire
- Trust
- THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Andrew Hunter (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCromwell Academy
Primary · 708m away
Stukeley Meadows Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter's School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Huntingdon Federation Nursery School
Nursery · 1.8km away
Huntingdon Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Godmanchester Community Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Spring Common School
Special school · 2.2km away
Spring Common Academy
Academy · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Hinchingbrooke School a selective school?
No. Hinchingbrooke School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hinchingbrooke School's Ofsted rating?
Hinchingbrooke School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hinchingbrooke School?
Hinchingbrooke School currently has 2,109 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hinchingbrooke School take?
Hinchingbrooke School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Hinchingbrooke School?
Hinchingbrooke School is in Huntingdon, PE29 3BN, in the Cambridgeshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hinchingbrooke School have a sixth form?
Yes, Hinchingbrooke School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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