The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
- 38% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 276
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 38%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Ms Nicky Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
December 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Stanley Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5SH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHerne Bay Junior School
Primary · Very close
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Independent · 602m away
Hampton Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Herne Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.1km away
Thornden Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herne Bay Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Herne Bay Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herne Bay Infant School?
Herne Bay Infant School currently has 276 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herne Bay Infant School take?
Herne Bay Infant School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herne Bay Infant School?
Herne Bay Infant School is in Herne Bay, CT6 5SH, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herne Bay Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Herne Bay Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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