Schools in Herne Bay, South East (2025)
8 schools · 4,290 students · 4 local authority, 4 academy · median Pupils on roll 375.
Ranked schools in Herne Bay
Ordered by Success Index (England). Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and South East.
- 184Herne Church of England Junior SchoolHerne Bay · Local authority Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 375 students
- 270Thornden Wood Primary SchoolHerne Bay · Academy Primary81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 337 students
- 368Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery SchoolHerne Bay · Local authority Primary– · 318 students
- 442Reculver Church of England Primary SchoolHerne Bay · Academy Primary59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 444 students
- 524Herne Bay High SchoolHerne Bay · Academy Secondary36.8 Attainment 8 · 1,507 students
- 621Hampton Primary SchoolHerne Bay · Academy Primary50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 679 students
- 714Herne Bay Infant SchoolHerne Bay · Local authority Primary– · 259 students
- 812Herne Bay Junior SchoolHerne Bay · Local authority Primary34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) · 371 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herne Church of England Junior School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 84.2 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 375 |
| 2 | Thornden Wood Primary School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 70.2 Top 25% | 81% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 337 |
| 3 | Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 68.2 Top 50% | – | 318 |
| 4 | Reculver Church of England Primary School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 42.1 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 444 |
| 5 | Herne Bay High School Herne Bay · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 23.5 Lower 50% | 36.8 Attainment 8 | 1,507 |
| 6 | Hampton Primary School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 21.2 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 679 |
| 7 | Herne Bay Infant School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 13.9 Lower 50% | – | 259 |
| 8 | Herne Bay Junior School Herne Bay · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Local authority | 11.5 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 371 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Herne Bay?
Herne Church of England Junior School is the highest-ranked school in Herne Bay with a Success Index (England) of 84.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England).
How many schools are in Herne Bay?
Herne Bay has 8 schools (7 primary, 1 secondary) educating 4,290 students in 2025.
What is the typical Pupils on roll in Herne Bay?
The median Pupils on roll across schools in Herne Bay is 375. Number of pupils in the latest school census.