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The Hermitage School
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- Woking GU21 8UU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Teachers have strong subject knowledge, particularly in reading and writing, ensuring clear explanations and guidance for pupils.
Foundational Skills: Most pupils learn to read accurately and fluently, with a renewed focus on phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is ambitious and engaging, promoting achievement for all pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum offers a range of interesting learning experiences, though further development is needed for consistency.
Areas Needing Improvement: The quality of teaching in some subjects is inconsistent, requiring improved planning and implementation.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading strategies need improvement for pupils struggling with phonics.
Support for Falling Behind: The school provides appropriate interventions and support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND, leading to good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils exhibit positive attitudes towards their learning and maintain calm and orderly conduct around the school.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils are now more confident in mathematics using discussion and reflection.
Support for Falling Behind: Targeted support is provided for pupils who have fallen behind in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils show positive attitudes, respect differences, and understand high behavioural expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: There is some variability in mathematics teaching, but overall, students are making good progress in reading and writing.
Support for SEND Pupils: The coordinator for special educational needs ensures plans are in place to support pupils, resulting in good progress overall.
Support for SEND Pupils: Training ensures staff meet SEND needs, with inclusive education practices in place.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils know how to keep themselves safe and who to talk to if they have worries; most feel bullying is handled appropriately.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding is effective with thorough training and appropriate support for vulnerable pupils.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Unkind behaviour and bullying are rare, and actions are taken swiftly.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils feel included and safe, promoting positive development.
Parent Feedback: Parents are supportive of the school鈥檚 work and appreciate the improvements made by the new headteacher.
Parent Feedback: Parents provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View, influencing inspections.
Parental Involvement: The school works with families to enhance pupil attendance.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers collaborate well with students, engaging them in exploring and deepening their understanding.
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching strategies have been introduced, improving overall student outcomes.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders have set high expectations and implemented successful strategies to improve teaching quality.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers receive training and resources, helping with lesson planning and well-being.
Impact on Student Progress: Most lessons effectively use checks on pupil understanding to plan next steps.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspections evaluate teaching effectiveness through lesson observations and feedback.
Teaching Staff Challenges: There is variability in teaching quality, particularly in mathematics, where expectations are sometimes not high enough.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teachers sometimes miss gaps in understanding, impacting pupil connections.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in talent shows, art competitions, and swimming galas.
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The Hermitage School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 320 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 59% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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D-
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B-
|
| Ofset report | Good | Requires Improvement | Outstanding |
| Age range | 7-11 | 2-7 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.9 | 23.2 | 19.5 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | - | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 107 | - | 111 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 107 | 99 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.25% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.1 | Average |
| Writing | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.4 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 105 3 | 93 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 62% 2 | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% 1 | 11.82% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 2 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 108 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% 13 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 9% 5 | 11.19% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.5 | Average |
| Writing | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -0.4 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 94 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 11.6% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -4.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -2.9 | Below Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Hermitage School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1