The short version
Below-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 34% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
34%
-28.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
98
-7.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 391
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 45.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Melody Wilkinson (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHerne Bay Infant School
Primary · Very close
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Independent · 636m away
Hampton Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Herne Church of England Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 2.2km away
Thornden Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herne Bay Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Herne Bay Junior 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 Junior School?
Herne Bay Junior School currently has 391 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herne Bay Junior School take?
Herne Bay Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herne Bay Junior School?
Herne Bay Junior School is in Herne Bay, CT6 5DA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herne Bay Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Herne Bay Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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