SchoolScoresHinton St George CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
West Street, Hinton St George, TA17 8SA
0146072653 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 16 September 2014.
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 8 February 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Somerset comparisons use the 110 of its 219 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 109 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 | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 48th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 43rd highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 52nd highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 18 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 11th highest of 66 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 78% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 67% | 54% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 35 parents who had raised a concern Joint 28th highest of 101 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 34th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Somerset. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 89% | 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. Somerset figures pool parents at the Somerset 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
15 pupils in this year group.
60% — 3 points above the Somerset average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 57% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 72% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 70% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 103 | 105 |
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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 7 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 7 |
| Of those, offered a place | 7 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 21 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 122nd highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 39% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.2% | 20.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 20th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 210th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 12.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 113th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 12.3%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 107th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 43% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 94th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.0% | 12.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 134th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 33% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3 | 3.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 118th lowest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Lower than 35% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.1% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 124th highest of 218 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 43% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.0 | 21.3 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 186th highest of 219 state primary schools in Somerset. Higher than 5% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.2 | 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
- Merriott Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 30% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ashlands CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Maiden Beech Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- South Petherton Junior School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Bartholomew's CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion) · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Petherton CofE Infants and Pre School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024)
- Shepton Beauchamp Church School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hinton St George CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hinton St George CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 16 September 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 8 February 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hinton St George CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hinton St George CofE Primary School?
95% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Hinton St George CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Hinton St George CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 7 families put Hinton St George CofE Primary School as their first choice for 7 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 7 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 123762.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.