The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.3
0.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
7%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
11%
Based on 56 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
25% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 50%
- FSM
- 19.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Herefordshire, County of
- Trust
- LADY HAWKINS� SCHOOL
- Head
- Mr Allen Brace (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2023 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Park View, Kington, Herefordshire, HR5 3AR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Lady Hawkins' School a selective school?
No. Lady Hawkins' School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Lady Hawkins' School's Ofsted rating?
Lady Hawkins' School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lady Hawkins' School?
Lady Hawkins' School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lady Hawkins' School take?
Lady Hawkins' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Lady Hawkins' School?
Lady Hawkins' School is in Kington, HR5 3AR, in the Herefordshire, County of local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lady Hawkins' School have a sixth form?
No, Lady Hawkins' School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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