Hexthorpe Primary School
About Hexthorpe Primary School
Hexthorpe Primary School is a popular choice among local families, with 34 of 40 places offered to first-preference applicants in the 2025/26 admissions round and an oversubscription ratio of 1.13. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the fact that it received 45 total applications for its 40 places suggests a solid local reputation. The school has made significant strides since its previous Ofsted inspection in 2020, when it was rated Requires Improvement. In its most recent inspection in 2023, it achieved an overall Good rating, with Good marks for quality of education, personal development, behaviour and attitudes, and leadership and management. The early years provision remains Requires Improvement, which is worth noting for parents of younger children. With 56.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a community with above-average deprivation, and its nursery provision means children can join from age three.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
20 Sept 2023Source: Ofsted, 8 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:35 – 15:05
Source: astreahexthorpe.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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