The Hinckley School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,160 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In September 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. The present school opened in 2020.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Attainment.
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Representation:In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment:Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite low.
Admissions:Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances:Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Destinations:Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low.
Progress:Below average. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment:Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance:Below average. Pupil absence rates are very high and the incidence of persistent absence is quite high.
Sixth form:Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all below average.
Disadvantaged pupils:Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.