Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, CT6 5DA
Year 3 - Year 6 (ages 7-11)
PrimaryFoundation schoolMixedNone
About the school
“Herne Bay Junior School sits at the heart of the town, serving a diverse community of children with unique experiences and needs. We are committed to providing an education that reflects and responds to those experiences—personalised, inclusive, and rooted in care.”
Established school - open since before current records began.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 7 September 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Not applicable
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
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- Number of pupils
- 371
- Phone
- 01227374608