Hinckley Parks Primary School, Hinckley

Primary
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Mixed
Ages 411

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Very likely (~579m)Possible (~827m)Unlikely (~1.1km)Confidence: high

Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr David Harding
Pupils:576 / 630 capacity
LA:Leicestershire
Phone:01455632556
Address:Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 1LP
Trust:OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions:Not applicable
Status:open
Opened:1 September 2017

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 7 months ago

Report card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)

Achievement
Expected Standard
Behaviour
Strong Standard
Personal Development
Strong Standard
Leadership
Strong Standard
Early Years
Expected Standard
Inspected 24 February 2026View full report
URN:144911
UKPRN:10065031
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Hinckley and Bosworth
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

This school gives all pupils, including those who need extra support, a strong foundation in reading, writing and mathematics. Teachers and staff know the children well and respond quickly when they need help, whether with learning or wellbeing. Your child will benefit from a calm, respectful environment where good behaviour is celebrated and there are extensive opportunities to try new activities and experiences.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve well in reading, writing and mathematics with outcomes above or close to national averages
  • High attendance rates and low persistent absence due to effective monitoring and family support
  • Strong behaviour and respect for school values, with bullying rare and dealt with effectively
  • Excellent personal development programme with rich opportunities including sports, music, arts and memorable visits
  • Leaders act decisively to improve teaching through coaching and targeted professional development

Areas for Improvement

  • Teaching precision is not yet consistent across all classes, with some pupils asked to work independently before they are fully confident
  • Visual supports and best practice strategies for inclusion are not used reliably by all staff
  • Some worksheets limit writing practice for pupils who need to develop control and stamina

Safeguarding

Safeguarding standards are met - leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils feel safe.

Extracurricular Activities

Sports clubs, music clubs, language clubs, arts clubs, seaside trips, local history studies, careers events

Hinckley Parks Primary School is a strong school where pupils achieve well across subjects with consistently positive attendance and calm, respectful behaviour that supports learning.

At a Glance

15.6%

Free School Meals

No

Boarding

No

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Primary Performance (KS2)

Academic year 2025/26

KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)

2024
2025
Reading+4ppMaths+5ppWriting-6pp

Reading has improved from 80% to 84%. Maths has improved from 79% to 84%. Writing has declined from 80% to 74%.

Class Sizes

27.8

Avg class size

26.6

Infant (KS1)

28.5

KS2

18

Total classes

2 classes with more than 30 pupils

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Bus Stops

De Montfort Road (adj)
113m · 2 min walk
Highfields Road (adj)
314m · 5 min walk
Fire Station (outside)
352m · 6 min walk
Island Close (opp)
364m · 6 min walk
Spa Lane (adj)
379m · 6 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

91%

Near capacity

576 pupils

630 capacity

54 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - Hinckley

Low pressure
New homes approved:1,161
Projected new pupils:290

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hinckley

Admissions Demand - Leicestershire

Low demand0.78x oversubscription

Places available

8,747

Applications

6,780

Got 1st preference

95.4%

Got preferred school

99.6%

Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

24 February 2026Report card
Achievement
Behaviour
Personal Development
Leadership
Early Years
10 November 2021
6 September 2017

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Pupil Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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Pupil Absence
2024/25

4.22369%

Overall absence

5.22088%

Persistent absence

498

Enrolments

Authorised3.19302%
Unauthorised1.03067%
Persistent (10%+)5.22088%
Severe (50%+)0.60241%

Absence trend

3.98423%
18/19
3.22275%
20/21
6.54791%
21/22
6.29282%
22/23
4.92791%
23/24
4.22369%
24/25
Overall absence rate

Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.

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