Rugby Academy
Rugby has long been part of Hinckley’s proud sporting heritage, and at The Hinckley School, it stands as a cornerstone of our identity. We believe rugby has the power to develop not only athletic performance but also the personal qualities that define strong, capable, and compassionate young people.
Through our Rugby Academy model, we provide every student regardless of experience or ability with the opportunity to participate, learn, and excel. Our programme emphasises character, commitment, and community, creating an environment where players are challenged to grow on and off the field.
We are proud to have established strong rugby partnerships, allowing our students to benefit from professional coaching, joint training sessions, and unique development opportunities. These relationships connect our players to the local and wider rugby community and create clear pathways for continued participation at club level, as well as direct routes to professional sport.
At The Hinckley School, rugby is more than a sport it is a vehicle for leadership, teamwork, and lifelong learning. From our youngest Year 7 players, taking their first steps onto the pitch, to our senior teams competing in regional competitions, we promote the values of respect, discipline, teamwork, and humility in everything we do.
Our commitment extends beyond performance. We celebrate effort, inclusion, and the spirit of the game, ensuring that every student boys and girls alike can be part of something special. With teams now competing from Year 7 to Year 13, and the growth of girls’ rugby at KS3 and KS4, the game is thriving across the school.
Whether representing the school at a festival, leading a warm-up session as part of our Rugby Leadership Pathway, or inspiring younger pupils through community coaching, our students embody what it means to wear the Hinckley badge with pride.
Post-16 Rugby Academy in Partnership with Coventry Rugby
Sport is an integral part of life at The Hinckley School and Sixth Form, and we are committed to strengthening our legacy of supporting talented young people to balance education alongside performance sport. We are now proud to launch our brand-new Sixth Form Rugby Academy in partnership with Coventry Rugby Club.
Launching in 2026, this exciting programme will enable Sixth Form students to combine academic challenge with outstanding sporting opportunity. Participants will benefit from elite-level training, access to professional coaching staff, and clear pathways into competitive and professional rugby. As part of this partnership, students on the Coventry Rugby pathway will receive a minimum of 10+ hours per week of Academy-led coaching and support, fully aligned with Coventry Rugby’s performance framework and delivered exclusively by Coventry Rugby Academy staff in conjunction with their academic studies. This balance means students at The Hinckley Sixth Form will be able to receive high-quality provision for both academic and athletic development.
Players will receive dedicated support from Coventry Rugby Academy staff while remaining fully available for training and weekend club rugby, providing a clear springboard into senior and men’s rugby, as well as a direct progression route into Coventry Rugby’s U18s programme.
Whether students aspire to perform at a high level or pursue a future in coaching, sports science, or development, our Rugby Academy offers an exceptional springboard to success.
Want to find out more? Our next Rugby Open Event will take place on Thursday 5th February 2026 between 19:00-20:30. To register to attend, please click here.
Our Vision
To establish The Hinckley School as a centre of rugby excellence where every player, regardless of background or ability, can develop their skills, character, and ambition through a shared love of the game.
Our Mission
- To provide inclusive opportunities for boys and girls to participate in rugby from Year 7 to Year 13.
- To nurture talent through expert coaching, competitive fixtures, and clear pathways into community and regional rugby.
- To instil rugby’s core values of teamwork, respect, enjoyment, discipline, and sportsmanship in every player.
- To strengthen partnerships with local clubs, national bodies, and alumni to enhance opportunities and raise standards.
- To inspire a lifelong connection to rugby and the values it represents — on the field, in the classroom, and in the community.
“We are building a rugby culture founded on respect, discipline, and teamwork — one that strives for excellence and aims to place The Hinckley School among the leading rugby schools in the country. By uniting our players, coaches, and community, we are creating something lasting — a programme built on pride, purpose, and performance, where success is defined not only by results, but by the strength of our values and our commitment to one another.”
— Matthew Stocks, Director of Rugby
