Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Herne Bay, South East CT6 7AH · Kent
#769 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#4225 of 15,697 nationally
About Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a local authority primary located in Herne Bay, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 3–7. In 2025 it enrolled 318 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 68.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of primary schools in England and 769th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (68th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 318; capacity filled 117.8%.
There are 8 schools in Herne Bay; Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School ranks 3rd of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)–
- KS2: higher standard (20%)–
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)14.1%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 318
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 14.1%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 117.8%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
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Schools near Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Herne Church of England Junior School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
375 students · 236 m away
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
259 students · 2.1 km away
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students · 2.2 km away
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,507 students · 2.2 km away
Hoath Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students · 2.4 km away
Thornden Wood Primary School
Herne Bay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
337 students · 2.7 km away
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
679 students · 2.9 km away
Reculver Church of England Primary School
Herne Bay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
444 students · 3.2 km away
Water Meadows Primary School
Canterbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
188 students · 4.0 km away
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 4.1 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Bevendean Primary School and Nursery
Brighton · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
317 students
Lee-on-the-Solent Junior School
Lee-on-the-Solent · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
317 students
Bishop Tufnell CofE Primary School, Felpham
Bognor Regis · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
317 students
Hungerford Primary School
Hungerford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
316 students
Wessex Primary School
Maidenhead · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
Wraysbury Primary School
Staines · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
320 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School a good school?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School has a Success Index (England) of 68.2 out of 100 (Top 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #769 of 2,471 in South East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School rank in South East?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School ranks #769 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #4225 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School had 318 students in 2025.
Is Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School a primary school or a secondary school?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is classified as a primary covering Ages 3–7. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.