Henry Hinde Junior School

About Henry Hinde Junior School

Henry Hinde Junior School in Rugby was rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school received Good across every category inspected, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. However, the school's academic outcomes present a more challenging picture. At Key Stage 2, just 28% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Warwickshire local authority average of 62%. This places Henry Hinde in the bottom 50 nationally for this metric, ranking 27th out of 28 primary schools in the Rugby area. The school's ranking score of 28 out of a possible 100 reflects the gap between its results and those of top-performing local peers like Mappleborough Green CofE Primary School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, which both scored 100.

Looking at individual subjects, the picture is mixed. In reading, 57% of pupils reached the expected standard, with an average scaled score of 101, while in writing, the same proportion achieved the expected level. Maths was weaker, with 49% reaching the expected standard and an average score of 100. The proportion of pupils achieving the higher standard in any subject was low: 9% in reading, 9% in maths, and just 2% in writing and the combined measure. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is unclear how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points. The school has 241 pupils on roll, against a capacity of 280, and a high proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 40.7%, which is well above the national average and likely a factor in the school's overall attainment profile.

Henry Hinde offers a range of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a gymnasium, a forest school and a chapel. Sports provision covers cricket, athletics, tennis, cross country and football, and there are clubs such as film, book, drama, chess and coding. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties including dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social emotional and mental health needs, speech language and communication needs, and autistic spectrum disorder. The school is not oversubscribed, with 39 spare places, and does not have a sixth form or nursery provision. For families prioritising strong academic outcomes, the data suggests this school faces significant challenges, but the recent Ofsted improvement and the range of enrichment activities may appeal to those looking for a supportive environment with a broad offer. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Riverside Academy, 2.4 kilometres away.

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