Lady Hawkins' School is a secondary school in Kington, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Lady Hawkins' School currently has around 253 pupils on roll, which is about 50% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.1% boys and 56.9% girls. Around 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 29.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (84.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 91% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (87%) , including 1% who stay in school sixth forms and 86% progressing to further education , while 1% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Park View, Kington, HR5 3AR |
| Website: | http://www.lhs.hereford.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01544230441 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Herefordshire, County of |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Allen Brace |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137608 |
Ofsted inspection date: 22/10/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 510 |
| Number of Pupils: | 253 |
| Number of Boys: | 109 |
| Number of Girls: | 144 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 29.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 84.60% | 214 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 16 |
| Other Asian | 3.20% | 8 |
| Indian | 2.40% | 6 |
| Other Mixed | 1.60% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.40% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.40% | 1 |
| African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.40% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kington Primary School Mill Street , HR5 3AL | - not rated | 523 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Hawkins High School Park View , HR5 3AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Hawkins' School Park View , HR5 3AR | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.