Heath Lane Academy vs The Hinckley School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 3.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heath Lane Academy
Leicester · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
644 students
The Hinckley School
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,080 students
| Measure | Heath Lane Academy Leicester, East Midlands | The Hinckley School Hinckley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 33 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #214 of 329 | #183 of 329 |
| National rank | #2773 of 4,090 | #2298 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 644 | 1,080 |
| Pupils on roll | 644 | 1,080 |
| Free school meals | 30.1% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 80.5% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.0 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34.3% | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 55.5% | 66% |
| EBacc average points | 3.42 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.3 |
| town | Leicester | Hinckley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.heathlaneacademy.org.uk | www.hajc.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hinckley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 33.4).
- •The Hinckley School is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 644.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Heath Lane Academy better than The Hinckley School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hinckley School ranks higher (43.5 vs 33.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Heath Lane Academy and The Hinckley School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Leicester and Hinckley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Heath Lane Academy: 644. The Hinckley School: 1,080. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Heath Lane Academy and The Hinckley School rank in East Midlands?
Heath Lane Academy is 214th of 329 and The Hinckley School is 183rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).