Herne Church of England Junior School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | School Lane Herne Herne Bay Kent CT6 7AL |
| Phone | 01227374069 |
| Reference Number | 118736 |
Herne Church of England Junior School continues to uphold its outstanding status during this ungraded inspection, being highly regarded as a nurturing and supportive community by pupils, parents, and staff. The school fosters a positive environment where strong relationships thrive and pupils feel safe and engaged in their learning. Notable strengths include the effective and inclusive curriculum that enables all pupils, especially those with special educational needs, to achieve exceptionally well. The commitment to high standards is evident in the enthusiastic teaching and the deep understanding of subjects exhibited by pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 370 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.05%
Girls: 45.95% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 3.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 58 | 34 | 92 |
| 4 | 46 | 47 | 93 |
| 5 | 52 | 43 | 95 |
| 6 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 93.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.6% |
| White, Other | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection |
| 22 Mar 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Jun 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Exceptional standards of teaching and pupil engagement.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils.
- Highly effective curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.
- Strong focus on reading with systematic phonics instruction.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development and community values.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.9 | ||
| Writing | 2.5 | ||
| Maths | 3.2 |
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