The Hermitage Junior School
Oakwood Road, St John's, Woking, GU21 8UUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Hermitage Junior School is a primary school in Woking for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 13th of 20 primary schools in Woking. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 February 2019, report published 19 March 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 26 June 2024
Pupils enjoy school and love learning. They are happy and safe and know the importance of meeting the high expectations for behaviour that the school expects of them. Pupils recognise and respect that some of their classmates need different types of support to help them behave well. This helps everyone to feel included and involved. Pupils understand the school's six values well. They know that they must show respect to everyone no matter what their background is. They understand that showing integrity is to be honest. Unkind behaviour and bullying are rare. When they do happen, adults are quick to take action to make sure this behaviour is not repeated. The school prioritises ensuring pupils take part in a wide range of experiences. Pupils benefit from events such as the annual talent show and termly art competition. They learn about the importance of sustainability through projects, such as planting trees with a local wildlife trust in their on-site forest area. Pupils' learning is further enriched by visiting historical and cultural places of interest. Pupils keenly describe their excitement to compete in a local swimming gala, as a result of swimming lessons in a pop-up pool.
What the school should improve
- The support that some pupils who are at the earliest stages of learning to read receive is not always effective. This means a small minority of pupils do not securely develop their phonics knowledge. This limits their ability to read fluently. The school should ensure that the strategies to help those pupils who struggle to read enable them to catch up.
- Occasionally, some teachers do not check closely enough that pupils have remembered the most important skills and knowledge from their previous learning, especially where curriculum content is new. Consequently, some pupils have gaps in their knowledge and struggle to make connections in their learning. The school should make sure that teachers check carefully that pupils can recall and use skills and knowledge accurately.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
71 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
294 pupils on roll, with places for 378
Schools near The Hermitage Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hermitage Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Hugh of Lincoln Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 90% met the expected standard |
| St John's Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
| Knaphill Infant School and Nursery | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Knaphill Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 46% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE SWAN TRUST
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Clare Spires
- Phone
- 01483472047
- Address
- Oakwood Road, St John's, Woking, GU21 8UU
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 140594
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.