The short version
Average GCSE results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
0.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
25%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.30
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 193 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 89 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,135
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 22.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Steve Toor
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSaint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Hastings High School
Secondary · 1.3km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley
Primary · 1.6km away
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
Independent · 1.7km away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Barwell Church of England Academy
Primary · 2.1km away
Dorothy Goodman School
Special school · 2.1km away
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Special school · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Hinckley School's Ofsted rating?
The Hinckley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hinckley School?
The Hinckley School currently has 1,135 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hinckley School take?
The Hinckley School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Hinckley School?
The Hinckley School is in Hinckley, LE10 1LE, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hinckley School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Hinckley School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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