Hermitage Primary School is a academy converter mixed primary school located in Tower Hamlets, London (E1W 2PT). It has 272 pupils and a capacity of 330.
In its most recent Ofsted inspection in October 2023, Hermitage Primary School was rated Requires Improvement — a school that Ofsted has identified as needing to improve in key areas. The full inspection report is available on the Ofsted website.
At Key Stage 2, 77% of pupils at Hermitage Primary School met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined — well above the national average of approximately 65%. 14% achieved the higher standard. The three-year rolling average is 64%, which gives a more stable picture of the school's typical performance.
The school serves a diverse community: above-average proportion of pupils (40%) are eligible for Free School Meals, a measure of socioeconomic deprivation, and 86% speak English as an additional language. Tower Hamlets is one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Key Stage 2 tests are taken by pupils aged 10–11. The headline figure shows the percentage meeting the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths combined.
Shows the difference in attainment between pupils who have claimed Free School Meals and their peers. A smaller gap means the school is doing more to close inequality.