Best Primary Schools in Herne Bay
8 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Herne Bay, 8 primary schools (34.8% of the total) educate 2,785 pupils with a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.14.
- Ofsted inspections in Herne Bay show 100.0% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 3 Outstanding and 5 Good out of 8 inspected.
- Herne Bay primary schools have 29.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals and 6.0% with English as an additional language, compared to national averages of 23.8% and 19.5% respectively.
- Primary schools in Herne Bay have 63.3% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, with a persistent absence rate of 15.9%, and spending per pupil of £6,651.
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
HB
Herne Bay Infant School
Ofsted
Good
Herne Bay, CT6 5SH
State · Primary · Ages 3–7
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.4%
Pupils276
P/T Ratio21.6
Reculver Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Herne Bay, CT6 6TA
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.9%
Pupils455
P/T Ratio24.5
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 primary schools in Herne Bay, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Herne Bay | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 63% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 16% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,651 | £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.