The short version
Average SATs results. 83% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 175
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 11.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- West Berkshire
- Head
- Mrs Gillian Turner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
September 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9SA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hermitage Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hermitage Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hermitage Primary School?
Hermitage Primary School currently has 175 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hermitage Primary School take?
Hermitage Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hermitage Primary School?
Hermitage Primary School is in Thatcham, RG18 9SA, in the West Berkshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hermitage Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hermitage Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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