The Hinckley School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Butt Lane Hinckley LE10 1LE |
| Phone | 01455632183 |
| Reference Number | 148417 |
The Hinckley School has been inspected for the first time since becoming an academy and has been rated as good overall. The school demonstrates a strong sense of community and positive behavior among students, with a curriculum designed to support a wide range of subjects and personalized support for sixth-form students. The leadership, alongside valuable support from The Futures Trust, has cultivated an environment where pupils feel they belong and have aspirations for their futures, although some attendance issues among vulnerable groups have been identified.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1135 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.81%
Girls: 48.19% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 22.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 85 | 78 | 163 |
| 8 | 98 | 98 | 196 |
| 9 | 122 | 100 | 222 |
| 10 | 79 | 78 | 157 |
| 11 | 77 | 68 | 145 |
| 12 | 53 | 74 | 127 |
| 13 | 74 | 51 | 125 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.9% |
| White, Other | 7% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| African | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate politeness and respect.
- High aspirations for all students with effective support for transition from primary school.
- Strong pastoral guidance throughout the school.
- Broad and ambitious curriculum that includes a variety of subjects.
- Effective support for reading, allowing pupils to catch up quickly.
- Well-stocked library with quality texts.
- Staff collaboration and prioritization of well-being.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding in some lessons.
- Certain lessons lack clarity in explanations and focus on important knowledge.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 43.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 56.3% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 27.37 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 29.9 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 6% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 166 | 8 |
| Third Preference | 80 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 3 |
Previous Years
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