Hernhill Church of England Primary School
Primary · Voluntary controlled school · Ages 5–11 · Faversham, Kent
Hernhill Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Faversham, Kent for ages 5–11 (voluntary controlled school). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Outstanding, from the inspection on 7 March 2024. Kent has published a last distance offered for this school for Reception 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9JG
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 210 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 9.5% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 23.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Outstanding Inspected 7 March 2024
Strengths
- “There is a demonstrable sense of community and belonging in this welcoming, inclusive and exceptional school.”
- “The school’s ‘People Rule’, which is to ‘treat others as you want to be treated’, is deeply embedded in the school’s culture.”
- “It is demonstrated incredibly well by everyone in every aspect of school life.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 26 April 2024 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 70% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Reception entry: 47 first-preference applications, 30 offers in total, 28 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
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- Last distance offered for Reception 2026, as Kent published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Which schools pupils move on to or come from
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby primary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Graveney Primary School 1.1 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School 1.4 mi Standards maintained Last distance published
- St Mary of Charity CofE (Aided) Primary School 2.9 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Joy Lane Primary Foundation School 3.3 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- Davington Primary School 3.5 mi Good Last distance published
- Ethelbert Road Primary School 3.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Selling Church of England Primary School 3.6 mi No Ofsted grade Last distance published
- Whitstable Junior School 3.8 mi Standards maintained