Retford Oaks Academy vs The Hinckley School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East Midlands, England, 90 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Retford Oaks Academy
Retford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,080 students
The Hinckley School
Hinckley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,080 students
| Measure | Retford Oaks Academy Retford, East Midlands | The Hinckley School Hinckley, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 27 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #249 of 329 | #183 of 329 |
| National rank | #3101 of 4,090 | #2298 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 1,080 | 1,080 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,080 | 1,080 |
| Free school meals | 33.1% | 24.6% |
| Capacity filled | 83.4% | 74.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.1 | 43.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.6% | 41% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 53.1% | 66% |
| EBacc average points | 3.22 | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | 27.1 | 27.3 |
| town | Retford | Hinckley |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.retfordoaks-ac.org.uk/ | www.hajc.leics.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hinckley School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.5 vs 27.2).
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 Retford Oaks Academy better than The Hinckley School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hinckley School ranks higher (43.5 vs 27.2 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 Retford Oaks Academy and The Hinckley School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Retford and Hinckley in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Retford Oaks Academy: 1,080. The Hinckley School: 1,080. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Retford Oaks Academy and The Hinckley School rank in East Midlands?
Retford Oaks Academy is 249th of 329 and The Hinckley School is 183rd of 329 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).