Hinchingbrooke School
Huntingdon, PE29 3BN · Cambridgeshire · secondary school
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14th of 34 secondary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 35 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.4/10 against 886 of them, against 6.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 86 | 35% | 3.01 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 48.6 · 59 | 30% | 1.78 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.24 · 68 | 25% | 1.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.0 · 65 | 10% | 0.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hinchingbrooke School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 51.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 50.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.24 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh scheme and Science Clubs, while arts and music provision includes Dance, Les Miserables, and Oliver.
Getting in
The published school roll is 2,173 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,005. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the arts productions, such as Les Miserables, integrated into the regular timetable?
What Ofsted said about Hinchingbrooke School
Overview
Hinchingbrooke School is described as a place where pupils feel part of a supportive community with "positive relationships" built on respect. The report highlights that leaders maintain high expectations while providing effective support, resulting in a "calm environment" where pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next steps.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve consistently well, with attainment above national averages at GCSE and A level, and the gap for disadvantaged pupils is narrowing.
- Attendance is high and behaviour is excellent, with "disruptive behaviour" being uncommon and bullying rare.
- Inclusion is a "notable strength," with swift identification of needs and "highly bespoke" support ensuring pupils with barriers to learning make good progress.
- The curriculum is "broad and ambitious," delivered by subject specialists who check understanding regularly to address gaps.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils benefiting from a wide range of enrichment activities, leadership roles, and impartial careers advice.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure continued improvement to curriculum implementation to achieve "exceptional standards of teaching" that have a "transformational impact" on the achievement of all pupils, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 48.8 |
| 2024/25 | 50.3 |
| 2025/26 | 49.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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