The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Alexander (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JG
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Hernhill Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hernhill Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
Hernhill Church of England Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hernhill Church of England Primary School take?
Hernhill Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
Hernhill Church of England Primary School is in Faversham, ME13 9JG, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hernhill Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hernhill Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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