The short version
Average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
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.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 304
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- THE SWAN TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Spires (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Oakwood Road, St John's, Woking, Surrey, GU21 8UU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Hermitage Infant School
Primary · Very close
St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School
Primary · 329m away
The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College
Secondary · 597m away
St John's Primary School
Primary · 711m away
The Knaphill Lower School
Primary · 1.4km away
Knaphill School
Primary · 1.4km away
Beaufort Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Brookwood Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Hermitage Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Hermitage Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Hermitage Junior School?
The Hermitage Junior School currently has 304 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Hermitage Junior School take?
The Hermitage Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Hermitage Junior School?
The Hermitage Junior School is in Woking, GU21 8UU, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Hermitage Junior School have a sixth form?
No, The Hermitage Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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