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School profile
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Heckington House School is a private secondary-stage school in East Heckington, Lincolnshire, with a published age range of 11-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 11-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Heckington House School
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At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Not yet verified
Overview
Overview
Heckington House School is shaped around young people with social, emotional and mental health needs for whom mainstream education is no longer appropriate. Its trauma-led, small-group model serves mixed cohorts aged 11 to 16, with no boarding or sixth form and a capacity of 60. The provision is therefore based on specialist placement rather than conventional open admissions.
Learning is learner-focused and changes with the needs of each pupil. The curriculum aims to help learners enjoy school, explore creativity and work towards nationally recognised qualifications supporting their next steps in education, training or employment. The surrounding environment and local area are used as part of that work, alongside individual support from staff with a range of expertise.
Heckington House sits within a wider SEND network with connected educational, care and health expertise, while remaining a small local provision rather than a residential campus. Its nurturing setting and support centred on the individual are important parts of the educational offer, but the precise programme can change with the needs of the young people placed there.
Placements begin with an enquiry or referral and information about the young person's needs. Availability, assessment and placement planning are then discussed with the relevant professionals. The route is led by suitability and support requirements, so families need a confirmed placement rather than an entrance-test result or a standard year-group application.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths and 2.4 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with Lincolnshire and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 2.40
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 0%
- EBacc APS
- 0.24
- EBacc entry
- 0%
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 11-16
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kimberley Albelda
- Pupil roll
- 28 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Boston Road, East Heckington, Lincolnshire
- Postcode
- PE20 3QF
- Area
- Lincolnshire
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Mrs Kimberley Albelda
School contact
- School phone
- 01529543106
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01529543106
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 11-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
Application
Application
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 2.4 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 0% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 0% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 0.24 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Not yet verified
Latest inspection: Not yet verified
Use the latest ISI report for inspection detail.
Quick summary
- ISI institution listing: ISI lists the school as an inspected institution, but no inspection report is currently published on its institution page.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Heckington House School handle admissions?
Heckington House School handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Heckington House School?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Heckington House School?
Use the school admissions page to confirm registration, assessment, interview and offer dates.
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Heckington House School?
Check the latest ISI or school-published inspection record for current inspection detail.