The Hermitage Infant School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Hermitage Infant School
Address: Gorsewood Road, St John's
Town/City: Woking
County: Surrey
Postcode: GU21 8WT
Telephone Number: 01483 474981
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 2-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2013
Trust: The Swan Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Clare Spires
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 234 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.8%

Location and administration

URN: 140090
DfE Number: 936/2373
UKPRN: 10043008
UPRN: 200000211314
Region: South East (E12000008)
District: Woking (E07000217)
Constituency: Woking (E14001592)
Electoral Ward: St John's (E05010804)

Easting & Northing: 497150E, 157671N
Latitude & Longitude: 51° 18' 37.83" N 0° 36' 26.79" W
Plus Code: 9C3X896V+62

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Amy Botha - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 December 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 December 2028.
  • Gillian Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 December 2029.
  • Robert Clark - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2028.
  • Matt Dawson - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 November 2027.
  • Louise Finke - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 January 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 10 January 2028.
  • Debbie Kimani - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 7 September 2029.
  • Louise Lawford - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 9 July 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 July 2030.
  • Mary Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 3 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 2 September 2027.
  • Beverley Prentice - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 March 2030.
  • Clare Spires - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 June 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).