SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Station Road, Hinckley, LE10 1AW
01455 637477 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 12 September 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
35 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Hinckley comparisons use the 8 of its 13 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 5 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hinckley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hinckley. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 92% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 8th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hinckley. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 92% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hinckley. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 20 parents whose child had been bullied 4th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hinckley. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 51% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hinckley. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 79% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 7th highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hinckley. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hinckley figures pool parents at the Hinckley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
45 pupils in this year group.
56% — 7 points below the Leicestershire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 4% | 6% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 78% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Leicestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 22 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 98 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Leicestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.4% | 16.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 2.9%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.2% | 13.3%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 69% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 11.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Lower than 46% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 4.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th lowest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Lower than 22% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 9.5%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 31% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 19.0 | 21.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 13 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.2 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 11 state primary schools in Hinckley. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.2%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hinckley Parks Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westfield Infant School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Battling Brook Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 41% met expected standard (KS2)
- Richmond Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burbage Junior School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Burbage CofE Infant School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023
- Hollycroft Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 12 September 2023.
How did St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley?
80% of the 35 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School, Hinckley as their first choice for 22 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 15 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 120134.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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