Best 3 Primary schools in Herne Bay – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School (Primary) in Herne Bay; Reculver Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Herne Bay; Herne Church of England Junior School (Primary) in Herne Bay — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School, Reculver Church of England Primary School and Herne Church of England Junior School. They are primary phase and voluntary controlled school, academy sponsor led and voluntary aided school type located around Herne Bay, Kent. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School), published Nov 2021. The most recent inspection on record is for Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School (Nov 2021). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,150, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all within the The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust trust.

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Attribute	Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School CT6 7AH	Reculver Church of England Primary School CT6 6TA	Herne Church of England Junior School CT6 7AL
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location	Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AH	Herne Bay Kent CT6 6TA	Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AL
Latest Ofsted	1 11 Nov 2021	1 6 Sep 2018	1 29 Apr 2016
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	15–20% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	270	525	360
Capacity utilisation	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Kent (886)	The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust	Kent (886)
Website	www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk	www.reculver.kent.sch.uk	www.herne-junior.kent.sch.uk
Telephone	01227740793	01227375907	01227374069
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

CT6 7AH

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 7AH
Ofsted: 1 11 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01227740793

Reculver Church of England Primary School

CT6 6TA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 6TA
Ofsted: 1 6 Sep 2018
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Diocese of Canterbury Academies Trust
Website: www.reculver.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01227375907

Herne Church of England Junior School

CT6 7AL

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Herne Bay
Kent
CT6 7AL
Ofsted: 1 29 Apr 2016
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 15–20% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Kent (886)
Website: www.herne-junior.kent.sch.uk
Telephone: 01227374069

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.