Best Schools in Herne Bay
23 schools in Herne Bay
Key Facts
- Herne Bay is home to 23 schools, with 100.0% of primary schools and 100.0% of secondary schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted.
- Primary schools in Herne Bay outperform the national average, with 63.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard in KS2 compared to 61.0% nationally.
- Secondary schools in Herne Bay face challenges, with a Progress 8 score of -1.02 and an Attainment 8 score of 38.10, compared to national averages of 0.00 and 46.10 respectively.
- In Herne Bay, primary schools have a higher proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 29.7%, and a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.14, with 2,785 pupils across 8 schools.
Top Nurseries in Herne Bay
14 nurseries in Herne Bay
Top Primary Schools in Herne Bay
8 primary schools in Herne Bay
HC
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Herne Bay, CT6 7AH
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence4.9%
Pupils308
P/T Ratio20.6
FG
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Herne Bay, CT6 5QQ
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils7
P/T Ratio–
HC
Herne Church of England Junior School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Herne Bay, CT6 7AL
State · Primary · Ages 7–11
KS2 Expected88%
Absence4.7%
Pupils370
P/T Ratio23.6
Thornden Wood Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Herne Bay, CT6 7RS
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected78%
Absence6.5%
Pupils301
P/T Ratio20.3
Top Secondary Schools in Herne Bay
1 secondary schools in Herne Bay
Top Independent Schools in Herne Bay
1 independent schools in Herne Bay
Frequently Asked Questions
Herne Bay has 23 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary schools, 14 nurseries, 1 independent schools. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.
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Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Herne Bay | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| Secondary ResultsProgress 8 | -1.02 | +0.00 |
| Attainment 8 | 38.1 | 46.1 |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 23% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,863 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.