The Hermitage Junior School
Woking, GU21 8UU · Surrey · primary school
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141st of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.0/10 against 3,379 of them, against 4.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Hermitage Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 4.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 294 pupils against a stated capacity of 378. 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 close to the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school handle transition for children moving from this primary school to secondary education?
What Ofsted said about The Hermitage Junior School
Overview
The Hermitage School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy learning and feel happy and safe. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, fostering an inclusive environment where unkind behaviour is rare and quickly addressed.
Strengths
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious and engaging," catering effectively to all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Most pupils learn to read accurately and fluently, supported by a well-stocked library and targeted phonics interventions.
- Pupils’ personal development is strong, with many opportunities to develop leadership skills through roles such as house captains and school council members.
- Staff receive effective training and support, allowing them to plan lessons thoughtfully while managing workload and well-being.
- Disadvantaged pupils, including those with SEND, achieve well due to quick identification of barriers and supportive plans.
Areas to improve
- Support for pupils at the earliest stages of learning to read is not always effective, meaning a small minority do not securely develop their phonics knowledge.
- Teachers occasionally do not check closely enough that pupils have remembered important skills from previous learning, leading to gaps in knowledge, particularly in new curriculum content like religious education.
Safeguarding
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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