Hermitage Primary School is a community school serving families in Thatcham and the wider West Berkshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 175 pupils on roll with space for 210, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 11 March 2025, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.