Huncote Primary School
URN: 138321 • Leicester LE9 3BS
Overview
- Name
- Huncote Primary School
- URN
- 138321
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sally Houghton (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01162864105
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Denman Lane, Leicester LE9 3BS
Summary
Huncote Primary School, located in Leicester, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 172 pupils across seven classes. The school prides itself on being an inclusive and caring environment, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of all students, including those with Special Educational Needs. The modern facilities include well-equipped classrooms, attractive grounds, and a variety of outdoor spaces for play and sports.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Learning for Life – Aiming high in all we do," reflects its commitment to fostering a vibrant and stimulating learning atmosphere. Huncote Primary offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, encouraging pupils to engage deeply with complex questions that promote discussion and understanding.
Community involvement is integral to Huncote Primary, with strong partnerships among staff, parents, and local organisations. The school actively participates in extracurricular activities and inter-school competitions, enhancing the educational experience and fostering a sense of belonging within the village community. For more information, visit their website or contact the school office.
The school’s ethos, encapsulated in the motto "Learning for Life – Aiming high in all we do," reflects its commitment to fostering a vibrant and stimulating learning atmosphere. Huncote Primary offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to inspire curiosity and creativity, encouraging pupils to engage deeply with complex questions that promote discussion and understanding.
Community involvement is integral to Huncote Primary, with strong partnerships among staff, parents, and local organisations. The school actively participates in extracurricular activities and inter-school competitions, enhancing the educational experience and fostering a sense of belonging within the village community. For more information, visit their website or contact the school office.
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Key details
- LA
- Leicestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- EMBRACE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 196
- Pupils
- 172
- Boys
- 85
- Girls
- 87
- FSM %
- 15.10
- Open date
- 2012-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Leicestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 172 | 85 | 87 | 196 | 15.10 |
| 2024-09-11 | 177 | 91 | 86 | 196 | 16.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 195 | 89 | 106 | 196 | 12.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 195 | 89 | 106 | 196 | 12.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 190 | 87 | 103 | 175 | 8.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 187 | 94 | 93 | 175 | 6.40 |
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