Hinguar Community Primary School

About Hinguar Community Primary School

Hinguar Primary School & Nursery is a light and airy building set in beautiful grounds. Staff and pupils were actively involved in the designing of the school and developing the outside space to maximise learning opportunities. The school is steeped in history and has always been central to the local community.

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Key Facts

Founded 1862

Head/Principal Mrs A Waite

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.7

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 4.7

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 55 responses • 20.1% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94.6% positive 5.4% negative

My child feels safe at this school

92.8% positive 7.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

92.8% positive 7.3% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

83.6% positive 5.4% negative

My child does well at this school

94.5% positive 5.4% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 55 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

12.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

80.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily W Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"A Great Learning Environment!"

We have been so impressed with the facilities at Hinguar Primary School. The outdoor learning environments are excellent and my child comes home every day with a big smile on their face, excited to tell me about their experiences. The staff are friendly and approachable, which makes us feel welcome.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Helen R Unconfirmed

Parent Mar 15, 2022

5.0

"Best Start to School Life!"

Hinguar Primary School has given our child an amazing start to their school life. The school's values of respect, responsibility, and kindness are really living and breathing in the school, and we feel that our child is learning so much every day. We couldn't be happier!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Michael T Unconfirmed

Parent Jan 20, 2022

5.0

"Best School Ever!"

Our experience with Hinguar Primary School has been outstanding. The school's commitment to providing a safe, supportive and inclusive environment has made a huge difference to our child. We love the way the school encourages parental involvement and communication.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah J Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2021

4.0

"Good School with Some Areas for Improvement"

We have mixed feelings about our experience with Hinguar Primary School. The facilities are great and the staff are friendly, but we felt that there were some gaps in the curriculum and communication with parents could be improved. Overall, it was a good experience, but not outstanding.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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