Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley is a sixth form special school in Hinckley, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley has a Progress 8 score of -1.63 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 2.2, 5% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 404 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 11.3%, 31% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 10.0%.
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Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley has a Progress 8 score of -1.63, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 2.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
5% of students at Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley has an overall absence rate of 10.0%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley is 11.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley has 404 pupils on roll.
31% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in October 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
244/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
89/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.9
Bus Stops
28
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Hinckley Rail Station
1.8km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.