Herne Bay Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Stanley Road Herne Bay Kent CT6 5SH |
| Reference Number | 118359 |
Herne Bay Infant School continues to uphold the good standards established in previous inspections, demonstrating effective measures to maintain quality education. Pupils enjoy a supportive and engaging environment where they feel happy and safe. The school prioritizes both academic and character development, ensuring children are well-prepared for their next educational steps. While efforts have been made to refine the curriculum and improve student engagement, including targeted support for struggling readers, challenges remain in embedding key vocabulary across some subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 276 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.55%
Girls: 51.45% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 | 43 | 86 |
| 2 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.2% |
| African | 5.1% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 03 Jun 2025 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 03 Jun 2025 | School inspection |
| 03 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 13 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 22 Jan 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 May 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Feb 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jul 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils have high levels of engagement and show enthusiasm for learning.
- The school provides a warm and caring atmosphere, contributing to pupil happiness and safety.
- There are strong relationships among pupils and between pupils and staff.
- The curriculum is well-matched to pupils' needs and interests.
- Early years children achieve well through meaningful activities.
- Effective adaptations are made for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- The school successfully promotes cultural understanding through diverse experiences.
Areas for Improvement
- Limited opportunities for pupils to rehearse and embed key vocabulary in subjects beyond English and mathematics.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 34 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA |
0.04 miles |
|
Hampton Primary School
Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB |
1.07 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Junior School
School Lane, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AL |
1.23 miles |
|
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Palmer Close, Herne, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7AH |
1.31 miles |
|
Thornden Wood Primary School
Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7RS |
1.35 miles |
|
Reculver Church of England Primary School
Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA |
2.01 miles |
|
Hoath Primary School
School Lane, Hoath, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4LA |
2.71 miles |
|
Swalecliffe Community Primary School
Bridgefield Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2PH |
3.07 miles |
|
The Far Academy CIC
Unit 77 John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable, CT5 3QT |
3.18 miles |
|
Chislet Church of England Primary School
Church Lane, Chislet, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4DU |
3.58 miles |
|
Water Meadows Primary School
Shaftesbury Road, Hersden, Canterbury, Kent, CT3 4HS |
3.83 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Whitstable
Northwood Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 2EY |
3.94 miles |
|
Sturry Church of England Primary School
Park View, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0NR |
4.21 miles |
|
Westmeads Community Infant School
Cromwell Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1NA |
4.32 miles |
|
Whitstable and Seasalter Endowed Church of England Junior School
High Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1AY |
4.5 miles |
|
Whitstable Junior School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DB |
4.56 miles |
|
St Alphege Church of England Infant School
Oxford Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1DA |
4.58 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Fairlight Glen Independent Special School
Verona House, 45 Station Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5QQ |
0.37 miles |
|
Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS |
0.83 miles |
|
Orion Spires
Bredlands Lane, Sturry, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 0HD |
3.9 miles |
|
The Whitstable School
Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX |
4.09 miles |
|
ISP School Whitstable
ISP Centre, Regent Street, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1JD |
4.5 miles |
|
Junior King's School
Milner Court, Canterbury, CT2 0AY |
4.77 miles |