Hinckley Parks Primary School
Hinckley, LE10 1LP · Leicestershire · primary school
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26th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.7/10 against 4,089 of them, against 6.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 74.0 · 76 | 40% | 3.02 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hinckley Parks Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 74.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 576 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the new Ofsted framework affect day-to-day teaching priorities? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Hinckley Parks Primary School
Overview
Hinckley Parks Primary School delivers a high-quality education where pupils achieve well across subjects and demonstrate strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics. The report highlights a "clear, values-driven vision" from leaders, resulting in "calm and respectful" behaviour and attendance that exceeds national averages. While most aspects of the school operate at a strong standard, teaching precision and task matching require further refinement to ensure consistent excellence.
Strengths
- Pupils "achieve well across subjects," with disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs making particularly strong progress from their starting points.
- Attendance is "above national averages" and persistent absence is "well below national levels," supported by swift monitoring and tailored family engagement.
- Behaviour is described as "calm and respectful," with bullying reported as rare and staff using "well-established strategies" to help pupils re-engage with dignity.
- The personal development programme is "rich, coherent and firmly rooted in the needs of the community," fostering strong moral reasoning and empathy.
- Leaders manage staff workload "sensibly" and provide effective mentoring for early career teachers, creating a positive professional culture.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure tasks are "consistently matched to the intended learning outcomes" so pupils secure essential knowledge before independent work.
- Teaching precision is not yet consistent across all classes; sometimes pupils work independently "before they are fully confident with the basics."
- Inclusion practices, such as the use of visual supports, are not yet applied with equal precision across all adults and phases.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 74% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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