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Hinchingbrooke School
Brampton Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3BN, Cambridgeshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
62.9 / 100
Top 37%
Better than 63% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,109
Capacity
2,005
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 50.3, placing it in the top 28% nationally. The school boasts a high EBacc entry rate of 81% and a commendable 73% of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths. However, while 69% of pupils progress to university, only 28% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in supporting students' aspirations.
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Last inspected: 26 April 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 50.3 | Top 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 52% | Top 33% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 81% | Top 17% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 43% | Top 17% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 207 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.7%
White Other8.3%
Mixed Other3.2%
Black African3.1%
Asian Other2.0%
Asian Indian1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Other1.5%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.32857, -0.20142 · PE29 3BN
School details
Local authorityCambridgeshire
RegionEast of England
URN137475
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hinchingbrookeschool.net
Frequently asked questions
What is Hinchingbrooke School rated by Ofsted?
Hinchingbrooke School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 April 2016.
Is Hinchingbrooke School a good school?
Hinchingbrooke School scores 62.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Hinchingbrooke School in GCSEs?
Hinchingbrooke School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.3. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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