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Hermitage Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E1W 2PTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
May 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Hermitage Primary School

Hermitage Primary School in Tower Hamlets is a mixed, state primary for children aged 3 to 11, currently home to 272 pupils against a capacity of 330. That leaves some physical slack, but the school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, 47 families applied for just 30 places, with 19 of those coming as first preferences. The oversubscription ratio sits at 1.57, meaning nearly three children compete for every two spots. The pupil body is notably diverse in socioeconomic terms — 40% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% and a strong signal of the community the school serves. The headteacher is Max Lawson, and the school has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which can be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressVaughan Way, London, Tower Hamlets, E1W 2PT
HeadteacherMax Lawson
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils272
Free School Meals (FSM)40.0%
School Capacity272 / 330 (82% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Requires improvement

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallMusic RoomsLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketNetballGymnasticsCross CountryDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubEco ClubCodingFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearing

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hermitage Primary School

Hermitage Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.