Hermitage Primary School
URN: 109815 • Thatcham RG18 9SA
Overview
- Name
- Hermitage Primary School
- URN
- 109815
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Gillian Turner (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01635200355
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Hampstead Norreys Road, Thatcham RG18 9SA
Summary
Hermitage Primary School, located in Thatcham, West Berkshire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 175 pupils, against a capacity of 210. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to be safe, happy, and inquisitive. The headteacher, Mrs. Gill Turner, emphasizes the importance of fostering a love of learning and celebrating individual achievements to help students thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Hermitage is designed to be creative and inspiring, catering to the unique skills and interests of each child. The school has received a 'GOOD' rating from Ofsted and is committed to continuous improvement through collaboration with staff, governors, and the wider community. This focus on community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, promoting acceptance, kindness, and a sense of belonging.
Admissions are coordinated through the West Berkshire School Admissions Team, with a planned admission number of 30 per year group. The school welcomes new pupils throughout the academic year, subject to availability, and offers open sessions for prospective parents and students. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
The curriculum at Hermitage is designed to be creative and inspiring, catering to the unique skills and interests of each child. The school has received a 'GOOD' rating from Ofsted and is committed to continuous improvement through collaboration with staff, governors, and the wider community. This focus on community involvement is integral to the school's ethos, promoting acceptance, kindness, and a sense of belonging.
Admissions are coordinated through the West Berkshire School Admissions Team, with a planned admission number of 30 per year group. The school welcomes new pupils throughout the academic year, subject to availability, and offers open sessions for prospective parents and students. For more information, visit their website or contact the school directly.
Useful links
- School Governors (governance)
- Annual Statement (governance)
- Contact us (governance)
- Governors in Office (governance)
- Instrument of Government (governance)
- Minutes of FGB meetings (governance)
- Strategic Plan (governance)
- Terms of Reference (governance)
- SEN (sen)
- Newsletter (sen)
Nearby alternatives
- Francis Baily Primary School (71.6)
- Spurcroft Primary School (66.1)
- St Finian's Catholic Primary School (65.9)
- Cold Ash St Mark's CE Primary School (64.5)
- Yattendon C.E. Primary School (63.7)
Key details
- LA
- West Berkshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 175
- Boys
- 81
- Girls
- 94
- FSM %
- 11.40
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-09-25
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Berkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 175 | 81 | 94 | 210 | 11.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 180 | 91 | 89 | 210 | 11.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 197 | 100 | 97 | 210 | 5.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 197 | 100 | 97 | 210 | 5.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 184 | 99 | 85 | 210 | 6.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 183 | 89 | 94 | 210 | 3.80 |
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