Welcome to The Hinckley School

With a proud history of serving our local community for over 400 years ago, The Hinckley Sixth Form, formerly John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre; JC6, is built upon a commitment to placing students first and providing them with the highest quality education. Our sixth form is a modern and aspirational learning community which prides itself on securing positive outcomes for all.As a highly successful local sixth form with a wide variety of A Level and Level 3 BTEC courses, we offer young people from across our local area outstanding opportunities. Year after year our sixth form students achieve excellent exam results, securing places at Britain’s top universities and on competitive degree apprenticeships. It is our responsibility to provide our students with a stepping stone to success, and we are extremely proud to have a long list of former students who are now studying or have graduated from prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Our partnership with the highly regarded multi academy trust, The Futures Trust, means that The Hinckley Sixth Form has a bright and exciting future. As our students progress through their two years of sixth form study, they will experience high expectations and inspirational teaching, a range of enriching activities beyond the classroom and a learning environment which fosters belonging, independence and aspiration.Furthermore, our partnership with The Futures Trust brings with it significant investment into our school buildings and facilities, enabling us to create a much improved and truly outstanding learning environment for all.Working together with The Futures Trust, The Hinckley Sixth Form is building brighter futures for its students, its staff and the community of Hinckley.We look forward to welcoming you.Vicky Bull - Director of Sixth Form Kate Groocock - Head of School

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 19

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,135 Total

No. of Boys

588 (51.8%)

No. of Girls

547 (48.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.3%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

4.8%

A*/A grades

15.13%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

80%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

4%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:36%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:40%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:3%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:0%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

44%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

9%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:88%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:32%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:8%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026

Sixth Form Open Evening

Interviews

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 15, 2025

Sixth Form Driver Safety Event

Oct 31, 2025

Sixth Form Halloween Charity Bake Sale

Nov 12, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Nov 12, 2025

Opening of Application for September 2026


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 1 - Dec 20

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 14

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 21 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 5


Alumni Stories

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Jonathan Whitmore

September 2021

Employed

SSgt Jonathan Whitmore, an alumnus of Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre, was awarded an MBE for his services to British Foreign Policy. A regular guest speaker at the Sixth Form, he frequently visits to inspire Year 12 and 13 Public Service students, sharing insights into his military career and the opportunities available in public service after post-16 education. His achievements and ongoing engagement with the school community have been described as inspiring, informative, and motivating. The entire Hinckley Academy and John Cleveland Sixth Form Centre community expressed immense pride in his recognition and success.

Tilly

September 2021

Apprenticeship

Former student Tilly, who completed Year 13 last year, is now undertaking a Level 5 Degree Apprenticeship with Aston Martin. She recently returned to the school alongside her colleague Anna to give presentations to Year 12 and 13 Engineering students, as well as others interested in careers at Aston Martin. They highlighted the company’s wide range of apprenticeship opportunities in areas such as commercial and marketing, IT operations, maintenance, sales and networking development, and supply chain planning. Tilly impressed staff and students with her confidence, enthusiasm, and technical knowledge, showing how quickly she has grown in her new role. She stands as another excellent example of alumni success, embodying the school’s PRIDE values.


Enrichment Activities

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At The Hinckley Sixth Form we have developed an exceptional programme of life enhancing enrichment experiences which ensure that our students have the time of their lives in Sixth Form, whilst developing life skills that give them a real edge when they arrive at their onwards destinations.

Mentoring Programme
Charity Events
Duke of Edinburgh

About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityLeicestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed