Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School vs Hermitage Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 3.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
46 students
Hermitage Primary School
Thatcham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
186 students
| Measure | Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School Thatcham, South East | Hermitage Primary School Thatcham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1572 of 2,471 |
| National rank | – | #9158 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 46 | 186 |
| Pupils on roll | 46 | 186 |
| Free school meals | 26.1% | 12.9% |
| Capacity filled | 45.1% | 88.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 70% | 60% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 10% | 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 | Thatcham | Thatcham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | hampsteadnorreysprimary.net | hermitage-westberks.secure-dbprimary.com/westberks/primary/hermitage |
The verdict
- •Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.7 vs 44.6).
- •Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (70% vs 60%).
- •Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (10% vs 4%).
- •Hermitage Primary School is the larger school with 186 students compared with 46.
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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School better than Hermitage Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School ranks higher (59.7 vs 44.6 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 Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School and Hermitage Primary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Thatcham and Thatcham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School: 46. Hermitage Primary School: 186. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School and Hermitage Primary School rank in South East?
Hampstead Norreys C.E. Primary School is unranked and Hermitage Primary School is 1572nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).