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Herne Bay Junior School
Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 5DA, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.4 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
391
Capacity
500
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 79%, this primary school shows some community support, although it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 34% of pupils are meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics, the percentage achieving higher standards is notably low at just 2%. Overall, the school's performance is below the national average, and it ranks better than only 2% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 34% | Bottom 4% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Parent View (72 responses)
★★★★★3.8
School keeps me informed
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
Progress is communicated
89%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
82%
I'd recommend this school
79%
School supports development
79%
School has high expectations
74%
Behaviour is good
72%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.0%
White Other4.6%
Mixed Other4.1%
Black African3.3%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Other1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Gypsy/Roma0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.36853, 1.12922 · CT6 5DA
School details
Local authorityKent
RegionSouth East
URN118852
School typeFoundation school
Frequently asked questions
What is Herne Bay Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Herne Bay Junior School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Herne Bay Junior School a good school?
Herne Bay Junior School scores 2.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Herne Bay Junior School?
Based on 72 Ofsted Parent View responses, Herne Bay Junior School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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