The Hinckley School

A good academy converter school in Leicestershire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Hinckley School.

Hinckley, LE101LE Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
42.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.52
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 57.2%
Continue in education or training
40.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 47.0%
Sustained employment
69.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 35.0%
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
12 September 2023
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Butt Lane
Hinckley, LE101LE
Phone
1455632183
Website
hajc.leics.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148417
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE
Website
http://www.hajc.leics.sch.uk
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE FUTURES TRUST
Capacity
1,450 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,166
Free School Meals
23.6% (275 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (21 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.1%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
29.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
47.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
35.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
150 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
65 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
130
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,166 pupils
11-19

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(9 students)
Drama & Theatre Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(35 students)
Engineering Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(10 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(15 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

PRIDE (Perseverance; Respect; Independence; Discipline; Engagement) Students First It’s about Learning No Barriers

Head Teacher's Message

Head of School Kate Groocock emphasizes The Futures Trust partnership, the establishment of The Bridge and The Gateway as transition provisions, ongoing investment in facilities, and a shared commitment to high standards and brighter futures for students.

Extracurriculars

Sports

Rugby

Facilities

The Bridge - a self-contained Year 7 'mini-school' Fully equipped Science laboratories Classrooms with interactive white boards and upgraded computer stations Computer Suites Library Sports Hall Gymnasium Flood lit Astro Turf pitches Grass pitches and outdoor athletics tracks Drama Studio with lighting rig Mirrored Dance Studio with vinyl sprung flooring Stage and Main Hall Photography Studio and Dark Room A self-contained Sixth Form Centre (featuring classrooms, study centres, café, kitchen, meeting room and balcony area purely for post 16 students) The Gateway - Year 8 area

Curriculum Highlights

Year 9 Hub curriculum including English, Maths, Science, History, Geography, Religious Education, French, PE, Art, Design, Music, Drama and PSHE The Bridge includes Classics with Latin Reading for Inference interventions to support access to the curriculum Year 9 Careers programme and tutor-led option process with independent careers advice available in Year 9 Careers programme

Wraparound Care

The Bridge provides wrap around care and support for Year 7 students.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are administered by the Local Authority. If applications exceed places, oversubscription criteria apply as set out in the Admissions Policy. For more information please contact the school at 01455 632183.

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