Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a primary school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 3–7, in Herne Bay, CT6, run by Kent council. It has 318 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (6 May 2026): Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Report card: Strong standard in 3 areas, Expected standard in 4 areas — inspected 6 May 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Strong standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Expected standard |
Personal development and wellbeing | Strong standard |
Early years | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 318 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 11.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.64% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.92% | 2024/25 |
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