Hinton St George Church of England Primary School, Hinton St George

In its own words: "“Pupils who join at other times are quickly welcomed into this inclusive and friendly community.” “The school has high expectations of all its pupils, and they have high expectations of themselves. The school encourages all pupils to be the best they can be.” We are a Primary School accommodating all years up to Year 6."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Hinton St George Church of England Primary School. We are a dynamic, progressive Church of England Primary School located in the beautiful village of Hinton St George. The school currently caters for children aged between 4 and 11 years old and serves a community of families covering the rural parishes of Hinton St George, Dinnington and Lopen."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, multi-sports and film.

In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Hinton St George Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 71% in Somerset and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 72% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 7 families put Hinton St George Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 7 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Hinton St George Church of England Primary School are Merriott Primary School (1.4 miles, 48% reading, 35% maths); Ashlands Church of England Primary School (2.1 miles, 66% reading, 63% maths); Maiden Beech Academy (2.7 miles, Good); and South Petherton Junior School (2.7 miles, Outstanding, 74% reading, 77% maths).

Hinton St George Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

12.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 6 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 4 (4.4%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Hinton St George Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Crewkerne Rail Station, about 3.3 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Gas Lane (w-bound), 150 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Somerset (22).

In 2024/25, Hinton St George Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 2.3 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.