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Herne Bay High School
Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS, Kent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
19.7 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,545
Capacity
1,494
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment where it ranks in the top 90% nationally. While 51% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in higher grades, with only 22% reaching grade 5 or above. Additionally, about 60% of students progress to university, but only a small fraction enter top-third institutions, indicating potential areas for growth in academic aspirations.
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Last inspected: 24 May 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 36.8 | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 51% | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 22% | Bottom 6% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 8% | Bottom 9% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 5% | Bottom 9% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 2% | Below avg |
Based on 121 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Other0.2%
Black African0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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51.36163, 1.11255 · CT6 7NS
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is Herne Bay High School rated by Ofsted?
Herne Bay High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 May 2022.
Is Herne Bay High School a good school?
Herne Bay High School scores 19.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Herne Bay High School in GCSEs?
Herne Bay High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 36.8. 51% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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