Hemington Primary School
Hemington, Radstock, BA3 5XUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hemington Primary School is a primary school in Radstock for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 301 schools in Somerset. It ranks 11th of 13 primary schools in Radstock. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 June 2024, report published 26 June 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 5 June 2024
Hemington Primary School is a welcoming school which sits at the heart of the community. Pupils and adults build strong relationships. The school's values set high expectations. Pupils understand these and are 'kind, fair, respectful and ambitious'. Children in the early years have an excellent start to their education. They develop positive learning behaviours, independence and resilience. Children concentrate on tasks for sustained periods of time. They develop confidence from an early age. Children interact well with each other in a vibrant learning environment. Pupils respect and care for each other. They describe the school as loving and welcoming. Older pupils are role models for younger pupils. One stated, 'we do the right thing and behave well to show a positive example to the younger children.' Pupils are tolerant and understand that everyone is different. They feel that everyone's individual needs are recognised at the school. Pupils enjoy opportunities to take on leadership responsibilities across the school. They say that these roles make them feel proud and valued. Pupils appreciate having the opportunity to help with the running of the school. For example, the 'Wombles' pick-up litter to keep the school site tidy.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the curriculum needs further refinement. The knowledge pupils need to know and remember is not yet precise in all foundation subjects. This means that pupils do not develop a deep knowledge and understanding. The trust needs to ensure that the school curriculum is implemented effectively in all subjects. This will help pupils learn and remember even more of the intended curriculum.
- Assessment is still being developed in some foundation subjects. It is not yet used well enough to check that pupils have remembered the knowledge they have been taught. As a result, some pupils do not build their knowledge well over time. The trust needs to ensure that assessment is used effectively to check on pupils' understanding and use this information to inform future learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
53 pupils on roll, with places for 49
Schools near Hemington Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 42% met the expected standard |
| Shoscombe Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 89% met the expected standard |
| Kilmersdon Church School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Nicholas Church School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 37% met the expected standard |
| Trinity Church School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 74% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Alun Randell
- Phone
- 01373834320
- Address
- Hemington, Radstock, BA3 5XU
- Local authority
- Somerset
- URN
- 146069
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.