Lady Hawkins' School

URN: 137608 • Kington HR5 3AR

Overview

Name
Lady Hawkins' School
URN
137608
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
LADY HAWKINS’ SCHOOL
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
53.9 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Allen Brace (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01544230441
Website
Visit
Address
Park View, Kington HR5 3AR

Summary

Lady Hawkins' School is a mixed secondary academy located in Kington, Herefordshire, catering to students aged 11-16. With a current enrolment of 253 pupils, the school has a capacity of 510. It prides itself on providing a broad and balanced curriculum, emphasising the importance of education beyond academic results. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment, which is enhanced by its smaller size, allowing for genuine connections between staff and students.

The school has a strong focus on pastoral care and offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including residential trips to locations such as Pembrokeshire, France, Iceland, and Austria. This commitment to enrichment helps to develop well-rounded individuals. The recent Ofsted report highlighted the good quality of teaching and the positive impact of the newly appointed Headteacher in driving school improvement.

Lady Hawkins' School has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1632 and continues to play an integral role in the local community. The school encourages parental involvement through the Lady Hawkins’ School Association, which supports various projects and events.

Key details

LA
Herefordshire, County of
Age range
11 - 16
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
LADY HAWKINS’ SCHOOL
Capacity
510
Pupils
253
Boys
109
Girls
144
FSM %
19.40
Open date
2011-11-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-26
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Herefordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 253 109 144 510 19.40
2024-09-11 267 122 145 510 16.50
2023-09-11 264 126 138 510 14.00
2022-09-11 264 126 138 510 14.00
2021-09-11 277 148 129 510 11.60
2020-09-11 289 159 130 510 9.00

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