Hinckley Parks Primary School, Hinckley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 7 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
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 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
576 pupils
630 capacity
54 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hinckley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hinckley
Admissions Demand - Leicestershire
Places available
8,747
Applications
6,780
Got 1st preference
95.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Leicestershire (2025/26)
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.22369%
Overall absence
5.22088%
Persistent absence
498
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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