The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 91% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 49 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 571
- Capacity
- 91%
- FSM
- 10%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mr Lawrence Lee (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
March 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
April 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sketchley Road, Burbage, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 2DY
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage's Ofsted rating?
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage?
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage currently has 571 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage take?
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage?
Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage is in Hinckley, LE10 2DY, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage have a sixth form?
No, Sketchley Hill Primary School Burbage does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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