Knaphill Infant School and Nursery vs The Hermitage Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Knaphill Infant School and Nursery
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
178 students
The Hermitage Infant School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
234 students
| Measure | Knaphill Infant School and Nursery Woking, South East | The Hermitage Infant School Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 63 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #926 of 2,471 | #929 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5158 of 15,697 | #5171 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 178 | 234 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 234 |
| Free school meals | 15.8% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 65.9% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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 | Woking | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.knaphill-lower.surrey.sch.uk | www.theoaktreeschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (63.4 vs 63.4).
- •The Hermitage Infant School is the larger school with 234 students compared with 178.
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 Knaphill Infant School and Nursery better than The Hermitage Infant School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Knaphill Infant School and Nursery and The Hermitage Infant School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Knaphill Infant School and Nursery: 178. The Hermitage Infant School: 234. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Knaphill Infant School and Nursery and The Hermitage Infant School rank in South East?
Knaphill Infant School and Nursery is 926th of 2,471 and The Hermitage Infant School is 929th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).