Herne Bay Infant School, Herne Bay
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Herne Bay Infant School is a joyful, welcoming place where children thrive. Staff have high expectations and support each child's academic learning alongside building their character and confidence. The school offers a rich range of experiences including visits to local sites, cultural celebrations, and opportunities for pupils to take on meaningful responsibilities.
Key Strengths
- Pupils behave well and form very positive relationships with one another, creating a family feel in the school community
- Strong early years provision with children engaging enthusiastically in meaningful, hands-on activities
- Effective support for pupils who fall behind in reading, ensuring they catch up well
- Rich curriculum with visits beyond school and visitors from the community, developing pupils' cultural understanding
- Staff provide compassionate support helping pupils to self-manage their behaviour
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects beyond English and mathematics, pupils do not have enough opportunities to record and practise key vocabulary, making it harder for them to remember and use new words
- Attendance has been low in the past, though the school is now working to improve this
- Need to ensure pupils consistently produce work that helps them rehearse vocabulary across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Visits to local sites including church and seafront, emergency services visitors, Bollywood dance workshop, Hindu festival celebrations (Holi), play ranger roles, library roles
Herne Bay Infant School is a friendly and caring school where pupils are happy and safe. The school has maintained good standards and continues to prioritise both academic achievement and character development.
At a Glance
44.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
42 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
28.3
Avg class size
29.5
Infant (KS1)
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
89%
Available places
259 pupils
290 capacity
31 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Herne Bay
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Herne Bay
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
Inspection History(8)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.72879%
Overall absence
24.08377%
Persistent absence
191
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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