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Herne Bay, Kent
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay Junior School is a foundation school in Herne Bay, Kent. The school has 391 pupils on roll.
Foundation school Primary Ages 7–11 391 PupilsURN 118852
Ofsted Report
Inspected June 2025
Quality of EducationRequires Improvement
Behaviour and AttitudesRequires Improvement
Personal DevelopmentGood
Leadership and ManagementRequires Improvement
Safeguarding✓ Effective
View Report →Key Indicators
How this school compares to national averages
Nat. avg: 60%
34%↓ -26pp
KS2 RWM Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
56%↓ -17pp
Reading Expected
Nat. avg: 73%
40%↓ -33pp
Maths Expected
Nat. avg: 72%
49%↓ -23pp
Writing Expected
Nat. avg: 94.5%
93.0%↓ -2pp
Attendance Rate
Nat. avg: 20.4
20.2↑ +0pp
Pupil : Teacher
Nat. avg: 23.8%
45.3%↑ +21pp
Free School Meals
391 / 500
78%
Capacity
About
School overview
Herne Bay Junior School is a foundation school in Herne Bay, Kent. The school has 391 pupils on roll.
School Details
Headteacher
Melody Wilkinson
Age Range
7 — 11
School Hours
07:45 – 15:00
Telephone
01227374608
Website
Address
Herne Bay, CT6 5DA
Local Authority
Kent
The School Day
07:45
School Day Begins
Registration and morning activities
08:35
Morning Break
Break time
15:00
School Day Ends
Dismissal
Enrichment & Awards
Clubs & Activities · 10 available
Hiring our Facilities
School History
Students ECT Mentoring
Adverse Weather
Positive Communications
OPAL
School Benchmarking
Library
School Council
Wraparound Care
Awards & Accreditations
Sing Up
Recognised achievement
Uniform & PE Kit
School Uniform
Cardigan
Fleece
Hat
Pinafore Dress
Polo Shirt
Skirt
Socks
Tights
Trousers
Colours
Black
Blue
Grey
Red
White
PE Kit
Jogging Bottoms
Pe Kit
Plimsolls
Shorts
Sweatshirt
Trainers
