St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley
Hinckley, LE10 1AW · Leicestershire · primary school
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133rd 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 — 3.3/10 against 2,600 of them, against 3.2/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Clay Creators, Lego club, Young Voices, Choir, and Move It Shake It, alongside KS1 and KS2 football and multisports. Trips include visits to London and the Isle of Wight. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 pupils against a stated capacity of 354. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley
Overview
St Mary’s Church of England Primary School is described as a “welcoming, caring and positive environment” where pupils are happy and feel safe. The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as Good.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “very positive attitudes to learning” and are “eager to learn and be stretched by more challenging work.”
- Staff have “high ambitions for all pupils” and are passionate about “developing the whole child” into a “global citizen.”
- There is a “clear love of reading across the school,” with pupils showing “very positive attitudes to reading.”
- The school has “effective systems in place to identify and support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, with many experiences building their understanding of what it means to be a “responsible citizen.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculums do not identify exactly what pupils need to learn by the end of each year, limiting their ability to build learning “steadily and securely.”
- Some teachers’ choice of activities limits how well pupils progress, leaving some “frustrated” as they do not always receive opportunities to deepen their knowledge when ready.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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