Hermitage Primary School

A good community school school in West Berkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hermitage Primary School.

Thatcham, RG189SA Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
36.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 43.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
10 February 2016
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hampstead Norreys Road
Hermitage
Thatcham, RG189SA
Phone
1635200355
Website
hermitage-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/hermitage

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
109815
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage, Thatcham, RG18 9SA
Website
https://hermitage-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/hermitage
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
180
Free School Meals
12.8% (23 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.4% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.9%
Good
Persistent Absence
11.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
43.0%
Reading Score:
104.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
104.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
11.0 (6.5 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 104.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
11 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
22
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
180 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"SHINES (Safe, Happy, Inquisitive, Never give up, Enthusiastic, Successful)"

All pupils, families and staff are of equal value Duties under the Equality Act 2010 to eliminate discrimination, advance equality of opportunity and foster good relations Promotion of community cohesion, i.e. developing good relations across different cultures and groups

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher's message emphasizes SHINES, a creative and inspiring curriculum, pride in Ofsted rating as GOOD, and aims for pupils to be confident, enthusiastic learners prepared for their future.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Rise and Shine Breakfast Club Sunshine After School Club

Curriculum Highlights

Creative and inspiring curriculum designed to stimulate learning

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEN information: SENCO Ms Jeanette Lynch; SEND policy available; safeguarding and provision details.

Admissions Criteria

PAN 30 per year group; new pupils welcomed at any time during the school year if spaces available; Reception applications normally handled in autumn term; apply to home Local Authority (LA); Headteacher offers tours of the school.

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