Chieveley Primary School vs Hermitage Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chieveley Primary School
Newbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
164 students
Hermitage Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Chieveley Primary School Newbury, South East | Hermitage Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 28 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2057 of 2,471 | #1572 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #12553 of 15,697 | #9158 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 164 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 164 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 48% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newbury | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.chieveleyschool.co.uk | hermitage-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/hermitage |
The verdict
- •Hermitage Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.6 vs 28.3).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (60% vs 48%).
- •Hermitage Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (4% vs 0%).
- •Hermitage Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 164.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chieveley Primary School better than Hermitage Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hermitage Primary School ranks higher (44.6 vs 28.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chieveley Primary School and Hermitage Primary School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Newbury and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chieveley Primary School: 164. Hermitage Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chieveley Primary School and Hermitage Primary School rank in South East?
Chieveley Primary School is 2057th of 2,471 and Hermitage Primary School is 1572nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).