SchoolScoresHemington Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
Hemington, Radstock, BA3 5XU
01373 834320 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 June 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
17 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Radstock comparisons use the 7 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Radstock | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 87% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Radstock. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Radstock figures pool parents at the Radstock schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
6 pupils in this year group.
Only 6 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
50% — 7 points below the Somerset average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 50% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 50% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
| 2022/23 | 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|---|
| Not published | Not published | 50% |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Somerset. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 10 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 8th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.5% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 83% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.6% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 16th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.2% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 10th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 5.3 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Lower than 22% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 14th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 12% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.2 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 16th highest of 16 state primary schools in Radstock. Higher than 4% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 6.7 | 10.0 | 10.6 |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26.
Nearby primary schools
- St Mary's CofE Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 42% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shoscombe Church School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 89% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kilmersdon Church School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Nicholas Church School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Trinity Church School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mells Church First School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021
- Norton St Philip CofE First School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hemington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hemington Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 June 2024.
How did Hemington Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hemington Primary School?
100% of the 17 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Hemington Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hemington Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Hemington Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 6 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146069.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.