The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2016
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 370
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 16.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Mal Saunders (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHerne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Herne Bay Infant School
Primary · 2.0km away
Herne Bay Junior School
Primary · 2.0km away
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Independent · 2.1km away
Thornden Wood Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Hoath Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Hampton Primary School
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Herne Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Herne Church of England Junior School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Herne Church of England Junior School?
Herne Church of England Junior School currently has 370 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Herne Church of England Junior School take?
Herne Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Herne Church of England Junior School?
Herne Church of England Junior School is in Herne Bay, CT6 7AL, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Herne Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Herne Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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