The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 23.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Ayres (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
10 official reports linked on this page, including 9 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2005 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1AW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmR.E.A.L Independent Schools Hinckley
Independent · Very close
Saint Peter's Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 484m away
Westfield Junior School
Primary · 910m away
Westfield Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Hastings High School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Dorothy Goodman School
Special school · 1.3km away
Dorothy Goodman School Hinckley
Special school · 1.3km away
Dovetree School
Independent · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley is in Hinckley, LE10 1AW, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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