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OpenPrimaryURN 118710

Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Voluntary controlled school · Herne Bay · CT6 7AH

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Phase

Primary

Age range

Ages 3–7

Pupils

318

Local authority

Kent

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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.

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

Overview

School type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Age range
3–7
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
118710

Location

Address
Palmer Close, Herne
Postcode
CT6 7AH
Town
Herne Bay
County
Kent
Local authority
Kent

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

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 characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Church of England
Governance
Voluntary controlled school

Contact

Telephone
01227740793
Website
www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk/

Official links