The short version
Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 16%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE SWAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Spires (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Gorsewood Road, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8WT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hermitage Junior School
Primary · Very close
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Secondary · 552m away
St John's Primary School
Primary · 630m away
The Knaphill Lower School
Primary · 1.3km away
Knaphill School
Primary · 1.3km away
Beaufort Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Brookwood Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Hermitage Infant School's Ofsted rating?
The Hermitage Infant School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hermitage Infant School?
The Hermitage Infant School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hermitage Infant School take?
The Hermitage Infant School caters for pupils aged 2 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Hermitage Infant School?
The Hermitage Infant School is in Woking, GU21 8WT, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hermitage Infant School have a sixth form?
No, The Hermitage Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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