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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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