Redmoor Academy is a secondary school in Hinckley, 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.

Redmoor Academy currently has around 951 pupils on roll, which is about 103% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 21.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 8.7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.6%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (89.1%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 93% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (81%) , including 15% who stay in school sixth forms and 45% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .

School Information

Address: Wykin Road, Hinckley, LE10 0EP
Website: http://www.redmooracademy.org/
Telephone: 01455230731
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Secondary
Local authority: Leicestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mr Matthew Nicolle
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Non-selective
Unique reference: 137968

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 14/09/2021

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 16
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 925
Number of Pupils: 951
Number of Boys: 507
Number of Girls: 444

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.7% 4%
Persistent absence: 22.6% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British89.10%847
Other White4.50%43
White and Asian1.20%11
Indian1.10%10
Other Mixed0.80%8
White and Black Caribbean0.70%7
Other Asian0.60%6
White and Black African0.40%4
Pakistani0.40%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.40%4
African0.30%3
Caribbean0.20%2
Bangladeshi0.10%1
Unclassified0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Average (0.18)
Of the 181 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 179 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
0.18
Town average
0.07
Local authority average
0.21
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
20%
Town average
15%
Local authority average
28%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
44%
Town average
46%
Local authority average
48%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
46.2
Town average
46.8
Local authority average
47.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.8
Town average
4.0
Local authority average
4.0
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School
93%

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Richmond Primary School
Stoke Road , LE10 3EA
- not rated 429 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Richmond Primary School
Towers Drive , LE10 0ZD
3out of 4 429 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Battling Brook Primary School
Frederick Avenue , LE10 0EX
3out of 4 441 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Battling Brook Community Primary School
Frederick Avenue , LE10 0EX
- not rated 441 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Hollycroft Primary School
Greenfinch Road , LE10 3GL
- not rated 1,152 yd Free schools No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Redmoor High School
Wykin Road , LE10 0EP
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Redmoor Academy
Wykin Road , LE10 0EP
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Mount Grace High School
Leicester Road , LE10 1LP
- not rated 1,871 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Mount Grace High School
Leicester Road , LE10 1LP
- not rated 1,871 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Midland Studio College Hinckley
Spa Lane , LE10 1HQ
- not rated 2,068 yd Studio schools No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Stoke Road , LE10 0EA
- not rated 261 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Dorothy Goodman School
Stoke Road , Wykin Road LE10 0EA
- not rated 261 yd Community special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Stoke Road , LE10 0EA
3out of 4 261 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Dovetree School
Ferness Road , Hinckley LE10 0TB
- not rated 350 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
R.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
27 Station Road , Hinckley LE10 1AP
- not rated 1,889 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.