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Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Voluntary controlled school · Herne Bay · CT6 7AH

Ages 3–7 · 318 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

4.9%

Admissions demand

1.25 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-05-06

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.9%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.1%
Unauthorised1.8%
Authorised absence
3.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.1%
Enrolments in measure
181

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.25 · Competitive

1st preferences

111

Places offered

89

1st-preference offers

88

Total preferences (any rank)
221
Preferred offers (top 3)
89
Applications from outside LA
2
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill118%

318 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
318
Boys / girls
168 / 150
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
318 / 270 (118%)
Free school meals
14.1%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary controlled school

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Canterbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Voluntary controlled school
Headteacher
Mrs E Thomas-Friend

Location

Address
Palmer Close, Herne
Postcode
CT6 7AH
Town
Herne Bay
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent
District
Canterbury
Constituency
Herne Bay and Sandwich
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed voluntary controlled school (primary), Ages 3–7, in Herne Bay, Kent, 318 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 14.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Canterbury.

Open schools in Herne Bay
9
Primary schools in Herne Bay
7
Academies among open schools in Herne Bay
44% (4)
Open schools in CT6
9
Primary in CT6
7
Open schools in Kent LA
713
Primary in Kent LA
459

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Herne BayNear CT6

  • Herne Church of England Junior School

    Ofsted: School remains Outstanding

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 7AL · Kent

    Ages 7–11

    • KS288%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM15.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • Herne Bay Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 5SH · Kent

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM44.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.3 miles away

  • Herne Bay Junior School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Foundation school · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 5DA · Kent

    Ages 7–11

    • KS242%
    • Absence7.7%
    • FSM45.3%

    1.3 miles away

  • Hoath Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Canterbury · CT3 4LA · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS280%
    • Absence6.0%
    • FSM26.4%
    • Demand1.36

    1.5 miles away

  • Thornden Wood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 7RS · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM41.8%
    • Demand0.86

    1.7 miles away

  • Hampton Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 8NB · Kent

    Ages 3–11

    • KS255%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM32.5%
    • Demand0.90

    1.8 miles away

  • Water Meadows Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Canterbury · CT3 4HS · Kent

    Ages 4–11

    • KS271%
    • Absence8.5%
    • FSM37.8%
    • Demand1.00

    2.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs E Thomas-Friend
Telephone
01227740793
Website
www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk/

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