Hinchingbrooke School

A good academy converter school in Cambridgeshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hinchingbrooke School.

Huntingdon, PE293BN Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

60

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
59.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.24
English & Maths grade 4+ %
58.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 68.4%
Continue in education or training
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 59.0%
Sustained employment
57.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 28.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
26 April 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Brampton Road
Huntingdon, PE293BN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137475
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, PE29 3BN
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE CAM ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
2,005 pupils
Setting
Urban: Further from a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,052
Free School Meals
21.1% (433 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.0% (82 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
59.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
28.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
2.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
58%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
213 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
2.0%

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
42.2 (+22.8 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
68.4 (+16.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
48.8 (+9.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.24 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
128 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
256
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,052 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Film Studies (GCE A level)
(6 students)
English Language (GCE A level)
(29 students)
Applied Sciences (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
(10 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
(8 students)
Mathematics (GCE A level)
(53 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Hard Work; High Standards; Kindness"

Hard Work High Standards Kindness

Head Teacher's Message

Hinchingbrooke School presents itself as an extraordinary school with excellent facilities and an aspirational curriculum. It emphasises a safe, welcoming environment, inclusive support for pupils with diverse needs, high standards, good habits, and opportunities in the arts and sport, supported by a strong pastoral team and ongoing staff development.

Facilities

swimming pool all-weather sports pitch Performing Arts Centre designated subject suites

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are governed by the school's Governors. The catchment area is described in the Admissions Policy. Year 7 places are coordinated by Cambridgeshire Local Authority; apply online at www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/admissions or submit a Cambridgeshire Application Form by 31 October; the LA issues offers on the National Offer Date (1 March or first working day after); LA Admissions Team handles late applications; In-Year admissions use the Hinchingbrooke School In-Year Application Form; the school publishes Admissions Policy for the relevant entry year.

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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