Schools in Herne Bay
9 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay High School Academy converter | Good (2022) · previous system | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (7)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Church of England Junior School Voluntary aided school | Outstanding — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 7–11 | — |
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School Voluntary controlled school | Most areas: Expected standard (2026) | 3–7 | Oversubscribed (2026 entry) |
| Thornden Wood Primary School Academy converter | Good (2024) · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hampton Primary School Academy converter | No overall grade (2024) | 3–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Herne Bay Infant School Community school | Standards maintained (2025) | 3–7 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Herne Bay Junior School Foundation school | No overall grade (2025) | 7–11 | — |
| Reculver Church of England Primary School Academy sponsor led | Standards maintained (2024) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| SALT COLLEGE Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–24 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.