Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School vs Hoath Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 3–7
318 students
Hoath Primary School
Canterbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
106 students
| Measure | Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Herne Bay, South East | Hoath Primary School Canterbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 68 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #769 of 2,471 | #1168 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #4225 of 15,697 | #6556 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 318 | 106 |
| Pupils on roll | 318 | 106 |
| Free school meals | 14.1% | 26.4% |
| Capacity filled | 117.8% | 101% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 71% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Herne Bay | Canterbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk/ | www.chislethoathfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (68.2 vs 56.6).
- •Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 106.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School better than Hoath Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School ranks higher (68.2 vs 56.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School and Hoath Primary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Herne Bay and Canterbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School: 318. Hoath Primary School: 106. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School and Hoath Primary School rank in South East?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is 769th of 2,471 and Hoath Primary School is 1168th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).