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The Hermitage Infant School

Academy converter · Woking · GU21 8WT

Ages 2–7 · 234 pupils · Surrey

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Ofsted

Not judged

Overall absence

5.2%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-03-04

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.7%
Unauthorised1.3%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
158

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

234 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
234
Boys / girls
111 / 123
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
234 / 270 (87%)
Free school meals
15.8%
FSM pupils
34
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE SWAN TRUST
Academy trust
THE SWAN TRUST
Headteacher
Mrs Clare Spires

Location

Address
Gorsewood Road, St John's
Postcode
GU21 8WT
Town
Woking
County
Surrey
Local authority
Surrey
District
Woking
Constituency
Woking
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 2–7, in Woking, Surrey, 234 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 15.8%.

Open schools in Woking
42
Primary schools in Woking
26
Academies among open schools in Woking
71% (30)
Open schools in GU21
18
Primary in GU21
13
Open schools in Surrey LA
523
Primary in Surrey LA
298

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • The Hermitage Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Woking · GU21 8UU · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS259%
    • Absence5.7%
    • FSM20.7%

    0.1 miles away

  • St John's Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Woking · GU21 2AS · Surrey

    Ages 2–11

    • KS241%
    • Absence5.5%
    • FSM35.5%

    0.4 miles away

  • Knaphill Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Woking · GU21 2QH · Surrey

    Ages 7–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM22.9%

    0.8 miles away

  • Beaufort Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Woking · GU21 3RG · Surrey

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM17.1%

    1.0 miles away

  • Brookwood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Woking · GU24 0HF · Surrey

    Ages 2–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.9%
    • FSM12.6%

    1.1 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Clare Spires
Telephone
01483474981
Website
www.theoaktreeschool.co.uk/

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