Hollycroft Primary School

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Report card: Expected standard to strong standard

Greenfinch Road, Greenfinch Road, Hinckley, LE10 3GLOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Hollycroft Primary School is a primary school in Hinckley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 324 schools in Leicestershire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is a report card, from an inspection in June 2026.

Ofsted report card

Inspected 23 June 2026, report published 27 August 2026

Each area is graded from urgent improvement to exceptional, and safeguarding is either met or not met.

Inclusion
Strong standard
Curriculum and teaching
Expected standard
Achievement
Expected standard
Attendance and behaviour
Strong standard
Personal development and wellbeing
Strong standard
Leadership and governance
Strong standard
Early years
Strong standard
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 June 2026

Pupils are happy, well cared for and proud to belong to this nurturing school. They feel safe because they trust adults and know they can share any worries. Pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, including when online. They recognise risks and know what to do if something concerns them. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils show consistent respect for one another and for adults. They settle quickly at the start of the day and are ready to learn. Classrooms are calm, with pupils meeting clear and consistent expectations. Pupils say that bullying does not happen here. However, they are confident that if any issues did arise, they would be dealt with swiftly and fairly. Positive relationships underpin the school community, with pupils showing courtesy and kindness at all times. Pupils feel a strong sense of belonging. Those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are fully included and participate in all aspects of school life. Pupils enjoy their learning. In the early years, children are happy, curious and increasingly independent. They engage in a wide range of activities and develop strong language skills. Across the school, pupils study a broad curriculum and build their knowledge progressively. Most make good progress from their starting points, including pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged. Early reading is taught effectively, enabling pupils to develop secure skills. Beyond the classroom, pupils benefit from an extensive range of enrichment opportunities, including sports, music and gardening clubs. They value these experiences and take pride in contributing to school life through roles such as school council members and playground leaders. Attendance is good because pupils love being at school.

What the school should improve

  • Leaders should continue to refine assessment processes so staff consistently identify misconceptions and knowledge gaps and adapt the curriculum swiftly to address these, enabling more pupils to achieve their potential attainment.

Pupil numbers and mix

71 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals9.9%

9.9%, 16.6 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language8.5%

8.5%, 13.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.3%

18.3%, 3.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan25.4%

25.4%, 19.4 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Hollycroft Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Battling Brook Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good41% met the expected standard
Richmond Primary School0.9 milesOfsted: Good63% met the expected standard
Westfield Infant School1 mileOfsted judgements: GoodNot published
Westfield Junior School1 mileOfsted judgements: Good59% met the expected standard
St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hinckley1 mileOfsted: Good56% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Free schools
Sector
Free school
Trust
OADBY, WIGSTON AND LEICESTERSHIRE SCHOOLS ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Miss Natalie Hackett
Address
Greenfinch Road, Greenfinch Road, Hinckley, LE10 3GL
Local authority
Leicestershire
URN
149749

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.