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Herne Church of England Junior School

Voluntary aided school · Herne Bay · CT6 7AL

Ages 7–11 · 375 pupils · Kent

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Ofsted

School remains Outstanding

KS2 expected (RWM)

88%

Overall absence

4.7%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

School remains Outstanding

Inspection date

2023-12-05

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)88%
Higher standard (RWM)16%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
109.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)9.4%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
3.6%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
363

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill104%

375 pupils · 360 places

Pupils on roll
375
Boys / girls
203 / 172
School capacity
360
Capacity fill
375 / 360 (104%)
Free school meals
15.5%
FSM pupils
58
Gender
Mixed
School type
Voluntary aided school

Age range

Ages 7–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

0 / 6

  • Nursery
  • 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 aided school
Headteacher
Mr Mal Saunders

Location

Address
School Lane, Herne
Postcode
CT6 7AL
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 aided school (primary), Ages 7–11, in Herne Bay, Kent, 375 pupils on roll. Free school meals: 15.5%. 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 Bay Infant School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 5SH · Kent

    Ages 3–7

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

    1.2 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

  • Thornden Wood Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Herne Bay · CT6 7RS · Kent

    Ages 4–11

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

    1.5 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

    1.6 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

    1.7 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

    2.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Mal Saunders
Telephone
01227374069
Website
http://www.herne-junior.kent.sch.uk

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