Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
URN: 138156 • Hinckley LE10 0EA
Overview
- Name
- Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
- URN
- 138156
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 53.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kelly Dryden (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01455634582
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Stoke Road, Hinckley LE10 0EA
Summary
Dorothy Goodman School, located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is an academy special converter catering to students aged 4 to 19 with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school serves a diverse population of 404 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 380, and offers education across multiple sites, including primary and secondary locations, as well as a vocational sixth form.
The curriculum is designed to meet the varied needs of its students, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and autism. The school emphasizes an inclusive approach, with satellite bases in local mainstream schools to support integration and access to a broader educational experience.
Dorothy Goodman School operates under the values of Respect, Nurture, and Independence, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop personal qualities and engagement skills. The school aims to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that all children feel valued and motivated in their learning journey.
The curriculum is designed to meet the varied needs of its students, including those with profound and multiple learning disabilities, severe learning difficulties, and autism. The school emphasizes an inclusive approach, with satellite bases in local mainstream schools to support integration and access to a broader educational experience.
Dorothy Goodman School operates under the values of Respect, Nurture, and Independence, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to develop personal qualities and engagement skills. The school aims to provide a safe and supportive atmosphere, ensuring that all children feel valued and motivated in their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Dorothy Goodman School (45.2)
- Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley (45.2)
- Hinckley College (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- OPEN THINKING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 380
- Pupils
- 404
- Boys
- 279
- Girls
- 125
- FSM %
- 38.80
- Open date
- 2012-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 404 | 279 | 125 | 380 | 38.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 387 | 267 | 120 | 380 | 34.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 342 | 235 | 107 | 369 | 34.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 342 | 235 | 107 | 345 | 34.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 335 | 238 | 97 | 290 | 31.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 312 | 212 | 100 | 290 | 26.50 |
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