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Hastings High School Catchment Area

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

Hastings High School is a academy converter secondary school in Hinckley, Leicestershire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 859 pupils, and a capacity of 800 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–16

Age range

859

Pupils

800

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Hastings High School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Hastings High School 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: 859 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 800 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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Hastings High School — School Information

Full address
St Catherine's Close, Burbage, Hinckley, LE10 2QE
Local authority
Leicestershire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
14% of pupils
DfE URN
140103

Other Secondary Schools in Hinckley

If Hastings High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Hinckley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hastings High School

Is Hastings High School oversubscribed?

Yes — Hastings High School currently has 859 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 800 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Hastings High School?

Admission to Hastings High School 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 Hastings High School cover?

Hastings High School is a secondary school in Hinckley, Leicestershire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Hastings High School?

Hastings High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.