Sharnford Church of England Primary School, Hinckley

Ofsted's report card from its 27 January 2026 inspection grades Sharnford Church of England Primary School on 7 areas: 7 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Overall, the school prepares pupils well for the next stage of their education."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "Pupils enjoy coming to school and arrive punctually."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum."

Early years - Expected standard. "Children in the early years make a positive start to their education and soon feel part of the school community."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school has the expertise to identify pupils' needs accurately and at an early stage."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have an accurate understanding of all aspects of the school's work."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Pupils benefit from a well-thought-out personal development programme."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders should ensure assessment information and checks of pupils' learning are used consistently to tailor and adapt the curriculum and teaching to build successfully on pupils' learning. This includes for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities"; "Leaders should ensure that there is a consistent approach to developing pupils' handwriting across the school and that weaknesses, particularly in older pupils' handwriting skills, are addressed quickly".

In its own words: "Our vision, 'Many hearts make our school nourishing, flourishing and fruitful', is at the heart of all that we do and this core principle rests upon a strong foundation of Christian values which we ensure the children in our care know and use in their everyday lives."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are extremely proud of our school and everything that it offers. Although Sharnford is a small village school of only four classes, we strive to ensure that the children who come to us are given every opportunity to develop socially and emotionally as well as academically."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Sharnford Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 77% in Leicestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (86% in reading, 100% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Sharnford Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 26 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Sharnford Church of England Primary School are All Saints Church of England Primary School, Sapcote (0.7 miles, Good, 75% reading, 68% maths); Manorfield Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 74% maths); Burbage Church of England Infant School (2.5 miles, Good); and Burbage Junior School (2.5 miles, Good, 80% reading, 85% maths).

Sharnford Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 3 of them.

Sharnford Church of England Primary School is one of 9 schools run by Inspiring Primaries Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

21 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Sharnford Church of England Primary School (as of April 2026): 76% would recommend the school, 91% say their child is happy there and 50% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child is happy at the school (91%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (50%).

14.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 16 pupils (22.5%) received SEN support and 3 (4.2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Sharnford Church of England Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Sharnford Church of England Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Holyoak Drive (adjacent), 360 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Leicestershire (58).

In 2024/25, Sharnford Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 1.1 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.