The Hinckley School
URN: 148417 • Hinckley LE10 1LE
Overview
- Name
- The Hinckley School
- URN
- 148417
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 52.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samantha Rooke (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01455632183
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Butt Lane, Hinckley LE10 1LE
Summary
The Hinckley School, located in Hinckley, Leicestershire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,135 students and a capacity of 1,450. Established nearly 400 years ago as Hinckley Grammar School, it has evolved into a modern educational institution that prioritises high-quality teaching and student well-being. The school transitioned to its current name in August 2022 and is part of The Futures Trust, which enhances its resources and facilities.
The curriculum at The Hinckley School is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, fostering a culture of PRIDE—Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline, and Empathy. Students are encouraged to develop strong literacy and numeracy skills, engage in independent learning, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts. The school also offers a dedicated transition programme for Year 7 students, ensuring a smooth shift from primary to secondary education.
With a strong focus on academic achievement, The Hinckley School prepares students for GCSEs and A-levels, with many progressing to prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The school aims to build a supportive community that empowers students to become informed and resilient citizens, ready to tackle future challenges.
The curriculum at The Hinckley School is designed to be ambitious and inclusive, fostering a culture of PRIDE—Perseverance, Resilience, Integrity, Discipline, and Empathy. Students are encouraged to develop strong literacy and numeracy skills, engage in independent learning, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports and performing arts. The school also offers a dedicated transition programme for Year 7 students, ensuring a smooth shift from primary to secondary education.
With a strong focus on academic achievement, The Hinckley School prepares students for GCSEs and A-levels, with many progressing to prestigious universities, including Oxford and Cambridge. The school aims to build a supportive community that empowers students to become informed and resilient citizens, ready to tackle future challenges.
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- Hastings High School (61.4)
- Redmoor Academy (59.0)
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- John Cleveland College (45.2)
- John Cleveland College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- THE FUTURES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1450
- Pupils
- 1135
- Boys
- 588
- Girls
- 547
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- 2020-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1135 | 588 | 547 | 1450 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1166 | 615 | 551 | 1450 | 22.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1119 | 576 | 543 | 1450 | 17.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1119 | 576 | 543 | 1450 | 17.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1126 | 580 | 546 | 1450 | 15.60 |
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