Hollycroft Primary School, HINCKLEY
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hollycroft is an exceptionally caring and inclusive school where every child is valued and supported to succeed. The early years provision is outstanding, with children developing confidence and language skills quickly through skilled teaching and play-based learning. All pupils, including those with additional needs, thrive in a calm, respectful environment where behaviour is exemplary and bullying is not tolerated.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional early years provision with ambitious curriculum and strong focus on communication and language
- Highly inclusive environment where all pupils feel valued and supported, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with calm, positive culture across the school
- Strong leadership and governance with clear focus on inclusion and pupils' wellbeing
- Effective phonics teaching that helps most pupils build secure early reading skills
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistency in how teaching builds on strong foundations, particularly in writing and mathematics
- Pupils do not always apply the same care and accuracy in their daily writing as they do in high-quality work
- Misconceptions such as errors in letter and digit formation and incorrect spelling are not always addressed promptly
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met. Leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility, concerns are actively identified and acted upon, and pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, visitors, playground leader roles, school council
Hollycroft Primary School is a nurturing, inclusive primary school where pupils are happy, safe and well-cared for. The school has particular strengths in early years provision, phonics teaching, and creating an environment where all children, including those with additional needs, thrive.
At a Glance
9.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
15.7
Avg class size
15.7
Infant (KS1)
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
34%
Available places
71 pupils
210 capacity
139 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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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.99334%
Overall absence
25%
Persistent absence
24
Enrolments
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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