Hemington Primary School
Derby, DE74 2RB · Leicestershire · primary school
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205th of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.2/10 against 2,702 of them, against 1.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 62% | 1.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hemington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Lego, board games, and singing clubs, or take music tuition in woodwind, drums, and guitar. They participate in lunchtime and after-school sports, competitive events, and the Hemington Choir. The school offers breakfast and after-school clubs, and pupils attend theatre trips and perform in summer shows.
Getting in
The published school roll is 47 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Hemington Primary School
Overview
Hemington Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “happy, safe and cared for well,” guided by the values of “respect, responsibility and readiness.” Leaders demonstrate a “strong moral purpose,” having improved provision since the previous inspection, with particular success in reading, mathematics, and support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils are “respectful, polite and welcoming,” with older pupils actively caring for younger peers.
- The curriculum in English and mathematics is “particularly well-developed,” allowing pupils to “confidently build their knowledge over time.”
- Reading is a high priority; staff teach phonics “consistently well,” helping pupils become “fluent readers” who use this knowledge to deepen comprehension.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “very effective,” with teachers successfully adapting activities to ensure access to the same curriculum as their peers.
- Children in the early years “get off to a great start,” benefiting from “purposeful and meaningful” adult interactions that promote personal, social and emotional development.
Areas to improve
- Some subject curriculums are “not as ambitious and well implemented as they should be,” meaning pupils do not consistently build key knowledge and skills in these areas.
- In some subjects, the school has not established “secure approaches to assessing pupils’ learning,” so errors and misconceptions are not identified and addressed quickly.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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