St John's Primary School vs The Hermitage Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 711 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St John's Primary School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
248 students
The Hermitage Junior School
Woking · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
294 students
| Measure | St John's Primary School Woking, South East | The Hermitage Junior School Woking, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2241 of 2,471 | #1604 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #13719 of 15,697 | #9383 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 248 | 294 |
| Pupils on roll | 248 | 294 |
| Free school meals | 35.5% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 80% | 77.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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 | Woking | Woking |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.stjohnsknaphill.co.uk | www.hermitage.surrey.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Hermitage Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.6 vs 21.7).
- •The Hermitage Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 46%).
- •The Hermitage Junior School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 248.
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 St John's Primary School better than The Hermitage Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), The Hermitage Junior School ranks higher (43.6 vs 21.7 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 St John's Primary School and The Hermitage Junior School?
About 711 m in a straight line, between Woking and Woking in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St John's Primary School: 248. The Hermitage Junior School: 294. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St John's Primary School and The Hermitage Junior School rank in South East?
St John's Primary School is 2241st of 2,471 and The Hermitage Junior School is 1604th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).