Hermitage Primary School

Hermitage Primary School is situated near St Katharine Docks, the River Thames and the Tower of London. This small and friendly community school caters for children aged 3 to 11 years. It has the capacity to take up to 360 pupils. The school welcomes children from all cultures and backgrounds.

The school opened in 1989 in an attractive, modern building of bricks and Welsh slates, which has been tastefully added to as the school roll has increased. It has a computer suite, science and technology room, parent’s room, large classrooms, well equipped library and two halls. The school has a nature reserve, a pond and a spacious playground. 

All the classrooms are equipped with interactive smart boards. 

Aims Of The School

Hermitage Primary School has high expectations for every member of the school community.

The staffing, the curriculum and the systems within the school aim to ensure that every child has the opportunity to do their best academically, socially and personally. The school aims to provide high quality teaching and learning in its widest sense.

Hermitage follows the National Curriculum for England and Wales. The approach to the curriculum aims to promote enthusiasm, excitement and enjoyment for learning and teaching. The resources, facilities and programmes of work aim to meet individual needs and interest, and encourage creativity, co-operation and promote inclusion.

Hermitage aims to provide a secure and stimulating learning environment for children, staff and parents through a culture of self-discipline and mutual respect. The school recognises that good relationships between members of the school community are at the core of the learning process. Hermitage values all staff and is committed to supporting the professional development and achievement of staff and governors and consequently that of the children.

Hermitage aims to work in a genuine partnership with parents and carers who are recognised and respected as the child’s first educator. The school is committed to building a strong link with parents, carers and the wider community based on trust, care and communication.

The school encourages children, staff and parents to respect and to learn from the communities in which they live and celebrate differences.