The Hinckley School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hinckley School
Address: Butt Lane
Town/City: Hinckley
Postcode: LE10 1LE
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01455 632183
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2020
Trust: The Futures Trust
Sponsor: The Futures Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Kate Groocock
Capacity: 1450
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1080 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 74% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.6%

Location and administration

URN: 148417
DfE Number: 855/4040
UKPRN: 10087521
UPRN: 10024988730
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: Hinckley and Bosworth (E07000132)
Constituency: Hinckley and Bosworth (E14001288)
Electoral Ward: Hinckley De Montfort (E05005489)

Easting & Northing: 444028E, 294571N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 32' 52.27" N 1° 21' 7.28" W
Plus Code: 9C4WGJXX+45

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Adam Alcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 February 2030.
  • Ms Clair Birch - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 October 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 4 October 2026.
  • Mrs Elspeth Brimley - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 24 April 2026.
  • Mr Keith Brown - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 April 2027.
  • Ms Danielle Goodayle - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2027.
  • Mrs Danielle Goodayle - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 October 2027.
  • Mrs Kate Groocock - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Nigel Harrison - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2026.
  • Miss Grace Malin - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 December 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 16 December 2028.
  • Mrs Nicola Starbuck - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 13 October 2028.
  • Mrs Janet Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 February 2029.
  • Mr Steve Toor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.