The Hinckley School vs Aurora Charnwood School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Hinckley School
Hinckley
Aurora Charnwood School
Hinckley
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Academy converter
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–19
7–19
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
-
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Leicestershire
Leicestershire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1080
20
Capacity
1450
50
Occupancy
74%
40%
FSM %
24.6%
-
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Sep 2023
Nov 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
42.2
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
37.7%
-
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
-
Points Per Entry
27.3
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C
-
AAB+ %
6%
-
Value Added
Below average
-
A-Level Students
123
-
Retention
87%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
6%
-
Degree course
50%
-
Any L4+ destination
58%
-
Apprenticeships
6%
-
Cohort size
127
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Mathematics (88)
Psychology (74)
Psychology (64)
Sociology (62)
Mathematics (60)
Sociology (60)
Biology (56)
Biology (44)