The short version
Above-average SATs results. 82% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 272
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 40%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Trust
- THE LETTA TRUST
- Head
- Mr Max Lawson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Vaughan Way, London, E1W 2PT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthwark Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Harris Academy Bermondsey
Secondary · 1.4km away
Boutcher Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Spa School
Special school · 1.5km away
Spa School, Bermondsey
Academy · 1.5km away
City of London Academy (Southwark)
Secondary · 1.8km away
Cavendish School
Independent · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Hermitage Primary School?
Hermitage Primary School currently has 272 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 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hermitage Primary School?
Hermitage Primary School is in London, E1W 2PT, in the Tower Hamlets 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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