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The Hinckley School
Butt Lane, Hinckley, LE10 1LE, Leicestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.1 / 100
Bottom 42%
Better than 42% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,135
Capacity
1,450
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE results where it ranks in the top 62% nationally for Attainment 8. A commendable 66% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, though only 41% reach grade 5 or higher. While 51% of pupils progress to university, the 17% heading to top-third institutions indicates room for improvement in guiding students to high-tier options.
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Last inspected: 12 September 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 66% | Top 50% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 25% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 51% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 150 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.9%
White Other7.0%
Asian Indian3.2%
Black African2.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Mixed Other1.4%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.54722, -1.35217 · LE10 1LE
School details
Local authorityLeicestershire
RegionEast Midlands
URN148417
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.hajc.leics.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Hinckley School rated by Ofsted?
The Hinckley School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 September 2023.
Is The Hinckley School a good school?
The Hinckley School scores 42.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 42% 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 The Hinckley School in GCSEs?
The Hinckley School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 66% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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