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Hermitage Primary School
Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, Berkshire, RG18 9SA, West Berkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.4 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
175
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong parent satisfaction, with 98% of parents recommending it. While 60% of pupils are meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the percentage achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 4%. Overall, it performs better than 75% of schools, indicating a solid educational environment for children aged 4 to 11.
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Last inspected: 11 March 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (54 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
School keeps me informed
98%
My child makes good progress
98%
Behaviour is good
98%
I'd recommend this school
98%
Progress is communicated
98%
Good range of subjects
96%
My child is happy
94%
School supports development
94%
School has high expectations
93%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British84.0%
Asian Other4.6%
White Other4.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Mixed Other1.7%
Other1.1%
Asian Indian0.6%
Black African0.6%
Location
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51.46028, -1.26763 · RG18 9SA
School details
Local authorityWest Berkshire
RegionSouth East
URN109815
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hermitage Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Hermitage Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 March 2025.
Is Hermitage Primary School a good school?
Hermitage Primary School scores 75.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Hermitage Primary School?
Based on 54 Ofsted Parent View responses, Hermitage Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 89% across all parent survey questions.
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