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The Hermitage Junior School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Hermitage Junior School is an academy converter primary school in Woking, Surrey , serving pupils aged 7-11, with 304 pupils, and a capacity of 378 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

7-11

Age range

304

Pupils

378

Capacity

80%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2019

The Hermitage Junior School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Hermitage Junior School?

The catchment area for The Hermitage Junior School is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Hermitage Junior School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Surrey. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Surrey before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Hermitage Junior School: 378 places, 80% filled: places available

The Hermitage Junior School has a published admission number of 378 places. 304 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 80%. At 80% full, the school currently has headroom below its 378 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 19.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Woking.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Surrey publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Surrey Council school admissions (official) →

The Hermitage Junior School: School Information

Full address
Oakwood Road, St John's, Woking, GU21 8UU
Local authority
Surrey
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
7-11 years
Free school meals
19.4% of pupils
DfE URN
140594

Other Primary Schools in Woking

If The Hermitage Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Woking are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Hermitage Junior School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Hermitage Junior School

What is the catchment area for The Hermitage Junior School?

The catchment area for The Hermitage Junior School is the geographic zone Surrey uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Surrey publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Hermitage Junior School oversubscribed?

The Hermitage Junior School has a capacity of 378 places and currently has 304 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Surrey.

What is the admissions policy for The Hermitage Junior School?

Admission to The Hermitage Junior School is managed by Surrey. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Hermitage Junior School cover?

The Hermitage Junior School is a primary school in Woking, Surrey, serving pupils aged 7-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Hermitage Junior School?

The Hermitage Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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