Hermitage Primary School
Thatcham, RG18 9SA · West Berkshire · primary school
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24th of 54 primary schools in West Berkshire we can score, 67 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
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%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join clubs including Dodgeball, Warrior Cats, French, Keyboard, Netball, Choir, Cello & Piano, and Chess. Sports options cover Football, Judo, Rugby, and a Walking Club. Trips have included Swanage and Rhos Y Gwaliau. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading?
What Ofsted said about Hermitage Primary School
Overview
Hermitage Primary School is described as an "inclusive and welcoming community" where pupils "shine" and achieve well, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. The report highlights a "purposeful atmosphere" driven by high expectations and strong staff-pupil relationships, resulting in positive attitudes towards learning and high attendance.
Strengths
- The school provides "excellent pastoral support," helping pupils manage emotions effectively and fostering strong, positive relationships.
- Personal development is rated "Outstanding," with an "exemplary" curriculum that builds understanding of diversity, equality, and pupils' place in the wider community.
- Reading is "at the heart of the curriculum," with pupils reading widely and developing fluency through engaging resources like "hidden ‘golden tickets’."
- Staff possess "secure" subject knowledge and deliver a "broad, engaging curriculum" that matches the National Curriculum, ensuring pupils recall learning confidently in most subjects.
- The school offers an "impressive range" of clubs and leadership opportunities, such as the eco-council, allowing pupils to make a "positive difference."
Areas to improve
- The use of assessment in some subjects lacks consistency, occasionally leaving "gaps in their knowledge or misconceptions" unaddressed.
- Teachers’ checks on pupil understanding sometimes "lack precision," which can slow learning in specific subjects.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 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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