Reculver Church of England Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Herne Bay, South East CT6 6TA · Kent
#1644 of 2,471 primary schools in South East
#9696 of 15,697 nationally
About Reculver Church of England Primary School
Reculver Church of England Primary School is a academy primary located in Herne Bay, in the Kent local authority of South East, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 444 students. Academies and free schools are state-funded and free to attend, run by academy trusts rather than the local authority.
Its Success Index (England) is 42.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 1644th of 2,471 ranked primary schools in South East. Its strongest component is ks2: higher standard (51th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (36th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 444; capacity filled 84.6%.
There are 8 schools in Herne Bay; Reculver Church of England Primary School ranks 4th 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%)59%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)7%
- 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%)23.2%
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 Reculver Church of England Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 444
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 23.2%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 84.6%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 59%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 7%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Reculver Church of England Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students · 3.2 km away
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
318 students · 3.2 km away
Herne Bay Infant School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
259 students · 3.2 km away
Herne Church of England Junior School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
375 students · 3.4 km away
Hoath Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students · 3.7 km away
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
104 students · 4.0 km away
Herne Bay High School
Herne Bay · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,507 students · 4.4 km away
Hampton Primary School
Herne Bay · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
679 students · 4.9 km away
Thornden Wood Primary School
Herne Bay · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
337 students · 5.2 km away
St Nicholas At Wade Church of England Primary School
Birchington · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
212 students · 5.4 km away
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445 students
Southway Primary School
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445 students
Lime Tree Primary School and Nursery
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Leigh Academy Hartley
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Frequently asked questions
Is Reculver Church of England Primary School a good school?
Reculver Church of England Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 42.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #1644 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 Reculver Church of England Primary School rank in South East?
Reculver Church of England Primary School ranks #1644 of 2,471 primary schools in South East and #9696 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Reculver Church of England Primary School?
Reculver Church of England Primary School had 444 students in 2025.
Is Reculver Church of England Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Reculver Church of England Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a academy school.
What other schools are near Reculver Church of England Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Reculver Church of England Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.