The short version
Average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2018).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2018
- 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 455
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 21.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Stella Collins (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Reculver Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Reculver Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Reculver Church of England Primary School?
Reculver Church of England Primary School currently has 455 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Reculver Church of England Primary School take?
Reculver Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Reculver Church of England Primary School?
Reculver Church of England Primary School is in Herne Bay, CT6 6TA, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Reculver Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Reculver 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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