Hemington Primary School

Type Primary / Academy converter
Age Range 2-11
Religion Does not apply
Address Hemington
Radstock
Somerset
BA3 5XU
Phone 01373834320
Reference Number 146069

Hemington Primary School has been evaluated as providing a good quality of education in a supportive and nurturing environment. The executive headteacher, Alun Randell, leads the school as part of The Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership, contributing to a strong community ethos that promotes kindness, fairness, respect, and ambition among pupils. The early years provision is particularly noteworthy, with children developing positive learning behaviors and confidence in a vibrant setting. The curriculum is ambitious and well sequenced, helping to engage pupils in their learning throughout the school. However, there are areas identified for improvement, particularly in refining the curriculum and enhancing assessment practices in some subjects.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 57
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 42.11%
Girls: 57.89%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 15.8%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 0%

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 Unknown 3 3
2 Unknown 4 4
3 4 3 7
4 1 6 7
5 5 1 6
6 3 3 6

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 94.7%
White & Asian 3.5%
White, Other 1.8%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 05 Jun 2024
Date Report
05 Jun 2024 School inspection:
23 Sep 2022 School inspection
07 Aug 2018 Academy conversion letter
29 Sep 2016 Short inspection
Previously as Hemington Primary School
29 Sep 2016 Short inspection
03 May 2012 Full inspection:
03 May 2012 Full inspection:
09 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
09 Oct 2008 Full inspection:
18 Apr 2005 Full inspection
18 Apr 2005 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Strong relationships between pupils and staff
  • Outstanding early years provision
  • Ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum
  • High expectations for pupils’ behavior
  • Effective support for pupils with SEND
  • Pupils demonstrate compassion and respect for others

Areas for Improvement

  • Curriculum needs further refinement in some subjects
  • Assessment practices are not yet effective in all subjects

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 50%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 0%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 104
Maths 102

How many students meet the standards

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 1 0
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 3 2

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