Heckington House School

Type Independent School / Other independent school
Age Range 11-16
Religion Unknown
Address Boston Road
East Heckington
Lincolnshire
PE20 3QF
Phone 01529543106
Reference Number 145932

Heckington House School has shown significant improvement since its previous inspection and is currently performing well across several areas, achieving a 'Good' rating overall. The school provides alternative education to pupils aged 11 to 16 who have been permanently excluded from mainstream settings, with a particular focus on those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) related to social, emotional, and mental health. The caring staff build strong relationships with students, fostering a safe and supportive environment where pupils can thrive academically and personally. The school excels in personal development, offering a rich curriculum that adapts to the individual needs of its pupils. With an emphasis on reading and a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, students are prepared well for their future paths, including college and apprenticeships. However, there are areas for continued development, particularly in ensuring that all teaching activities effectively link to key knowledge and help maintain pupils' focus on their learning.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 33
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 48.48%
Girls: 51.52%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 0%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 100%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
7 Unknown Unknown Unknown
8 Unknown Unknown Unknown
9 Unknown Unknown Unknown
10 Unknown Unknown Unknown
11 Unknown Unknown Unknown

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
Last Report Date 17 Jun 2025
Date Report
17 Jun 2025 Standard inspection:
04 Jul 2023 Standard inspection:
31 Jan 2023 Additional inspection
11 Jul 2022 Additional inspection
30 Nov 2021 Standard inspection:
23 Feb 2021 Additional inspection
26 Mar 2019 Standard inspection:
02 Oct 2018 Additional inspection
18 Jul 2018 Pre-registration inspection
Proposed to open

Strengths

  • Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils.
  • Ambitious curriculum designed to meet individual pupil needs.
  • High-quality pastoral support that fosters student wellbeing.
  • Exceptional provision for personal development and cultural understanding.
  • Positive pupil engagement and participation in learning.
  • Effective transition support for pupils moving to the next educational stages.

Areas for Improvement

  • Inconsistent effectiveness of activities and resources in building pupils' knowledge.
  • Occasional lapses in maintaining pupil focus and commitment to learning.

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

  • English
  • Maths
  • 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
  • 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education

Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.

School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
2.4

GCSE Results

Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Grade 5 or above in English and maths 0%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) 0%

Attainment 8 Score

Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:

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