Hermitage Primary School
Crewe, CW4 7NP · Cheshire East · primary school
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53rd of 114 primary schools in Cheshire East we can score, 124 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 5.4/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hermitage Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Kids Club. Sports include cross country, football, netball, hockey, tag-rugby, swimming, rounders, and cricket. The school also organises residential visits.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the expected and higher standards? What specific activities are included in the residential visits?
What Ofsted said about Hermitage Primary School
Overview
Hermitage Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. Pupils are described as proud, happy, and highly attentive, benefiting from a carefully designed curriculum that builds logical knowledge progression. The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and maintains strong community links.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit ‘impeccable behaviour’, being ‘highly attentive in lessons’ and creating ‘calm and purposeful’ classrooms.
- Reading is a significant strength, with staff delivering phonics ‘consistently well’ and ensuring pupils read ‘confidently and fluently’.
- The curriculum in most subjects is ‘carefully designed’, allowing teachers to address misconceptions swiftly and help pupils build a ‘rich body of knowledge’.
- Personal development is prioritised through initiatives like ‘healthy Hermitage’ day, where pupils learn to keep themselves ‘mentally and physically well’.
- Staff feel ‘valued in their roles’ and appreciate steps taken to reduce workload, such as reviewing feedback approaches.
Areas to improve
- In one or two subjects and some early years areas, the school has not sufficiently identified the ‘most important content’, leaving some teachers unsure of essential knowledge for pupils to revisit.
- Communication with some parents, particularly those of pupils with SEND, is not always effective, meaning they do not feel ‘fully informed’ about how individual needs are met.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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