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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Old Road, Writhlington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NG |
1.8 miles |
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Shoscombe Church School
St Julian's Road, Shoscombe, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8NB |
1.92 miles |
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Kilmersdon Church School
School Lane, Kilmersdon, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5TE |
2.25 miles |
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St Nicholas Church School
Kilmersdon Road, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3QH |
2.55 miles |
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Trinity Church School
Woodborough Lane, Radstock, Bath, Somerset, BA3 3DE |
2.63 miles |
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Mells Church First School
Mells Green, Mells, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3QE |
2.97 miles |
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Norton St Philip Church of England First School
Church Street, Norton St Philip, Bath, Somerset, BA2 7LU |
2.99 miles |
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Peasedown St John Primary School
Bath Road, Peasedown St John, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8DH |
3.04 miles |
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St Julian's Church School
Wellow, Bath, Somerset, BA2 8QS |
3.15 miles |
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Westfield Primary School
Longfellow Road, Westfield, Radstock, Avon, BA3 3XX |
3.54 miles |
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St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Charlton Lane, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4BD |
3.64 miles |
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Bishop Henderson Church of England Primary School
Farley Dell, Coleford, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 5PN |
3.72 miles |
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Welton Primary School
Radstock Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2AG |
3.75 miles |
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Midsomer Norton Primary School
High Street, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2DR |
4.04 miles |
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Oakfield Academy
Oakfield Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4JF |
4.05 miles |
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Trinity Church of England First School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB |
4.06 miles |
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Vallis First School
Milk Street, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3DB |
4.19 miles |
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St Louis Catholic Primary School, Frome
Welshmill Lane, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3AP |
4.19 miles |
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Norton Hill Primary School
Silver Street, Midsomer Norton, Somerset, BA3 2UD |
4.2 miles |
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St John's CofE Primary School
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JN |
4.27 miles |
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Somerset Studio School
Knobsbury Lane, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NQ |
1.9 miles |
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Writhlington School
Knobsbury Lane, Writhlington, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 3NQ |
1.91 miles |
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Newbury Manor School
Newbury Manor, Newbury, Near Mells, Frome, Somerset, BA11 3RG |
2.57 miles |
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Fosse Way School
Longfellow Road, Radstock, Bath, Somerset, BA3 3AL |
3.6 miles |
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Norton Hill Academy
Charlton Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 4AD |
3.98 miles |
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Critchill Special School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LB |
4.08 miles |
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Frome Community College
Bath Road, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HQ |
4.15 miles |
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Wessex Lodge School
Nunney Road, Frome, Somerset, Frome, Somerset, BA11 4LA |
4.2 miles |
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Somervale Secondary School
Redfield Road, Midsomer Norton, Radstock, Somerset, BA3 2JD |
4.25 miles |
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North Hill House
Fromefield, Frome, Somerset, BA11 2HB |
4.29 miles |
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Fromefield Manor School
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4.42 miles |
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Downside School
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4.9 miles |