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Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley is a academy special converter not applicable school in Hinckley, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 3–19, with 404 pupils, and a capacity of 380 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

3–19

Age range

404

Pupils

380

Capacity

106%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Leicestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 404 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 380 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leicestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley — School Information

Full address
Stoke Road, Hinckley, LE10 0EA
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
3–19 years
Free school meals
38.8% of pupils
DfE URN
138156

Frequently Asked Questions — Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley

Is Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley oversubscribed?

Yes — Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley currently has 404 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 380 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley?

Admission to Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley is managed by Leicestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley cover?

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley is a not applicable school in Hinckley, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 3–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley?

Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.