Hermitage Primary School

Contact details for the school

School Name: Hermitage Primary School
Address: Hampstead Norreys Road, Hermitage
Town/City: Thatcham
County: Berkshire
Postcode: RG18 9SA
Telephone Number: 01635 200355
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-11)
Type: Community school
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Gillian Turner
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 186 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 12.9%

Location and administration

URN: 109815
DfE Number: 869/2068
UKPRN: 10074560
UPRN: 100081319646
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: West Berkshire (E06000037)
Constituency: Newbury (E14001376)
Electoral Ward: Chieveley & Cold Ash (E05012137)

Easting & Northing: 450978E, 173733N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 27' 39.32" N 1° 16' 2.96" W
Plus Code: 9C3WFP6M+92

External links

DfE Record: View record

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  • Mrs Fay Ashwood - Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Mr Edward Balch - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 14 July 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Mr Edward Balch - Governor. Appointed on 8 November 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 November 2025.
  • Mr Edward Balch - Chair of Governors. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
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  • Mrs Claire Drake - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 22 January 2026.
  • Mrs Clare Gatward - Governor. Appointed on 26 March 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 25 March 2028.
  • Dr Frances Gladstone - Governor. Appointed on 20 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Ms Francisca Musei - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 21 February 2028.
  • Mrs Melanie Needham - Governor. Appointed on 15 November 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 November 2026.
  • Mrs Gillian Turner - Governor. Appointed on 24 September 2012 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Penny Willson - Governor. Appointed on 22 February 2024 (Appointed by LA). Term runs until 21 February 2028.