Herne Bay High School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Herne Bay, Kent
Herne Bay High School is a secondary school in Herne Bay, Kent for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 24 May 2022.
Key facts
- Address
- Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7NS
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 1,507 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 30.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 16
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 24 May 2022
Strengths
- “A calm, well-ordered environment at Herne Bay High School ensures that pupils can focus on learning.”
- “Everyone working at the school is committed to ensuring that the values of kindness, respect and dedication are woven into every aspect of the school’s work.”
- “Pupils who spoke to inspectors made it clear that they enjoy the sense of community.”
To improve
- “While most pupils are happy at school, there is a small number who feel that bullying is not dealt with well enough.”
- “Some parents and carers think this too.”
- “However, leaders need to do more to ensure that there is better communication with pupils and parents about how these incidents are resolved.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 21 September 2022 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 22% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 36.8 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 249 first-preference applications, 274 offers in total, 249 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- 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 secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- The Whitstable School 3.3 mi Good
- Orion Spires 3.7 mi Good
- The Archbishop's School 5.0 mi Good
- Barton Court Grammar School 5.9 mi Standards maintained
- Barton Manor School 6.1 mi Not judged
- The Canterbury Academy 6.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- Simon Langton Girls' Grammar School 6.7 mi School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
- St Anselm's Catholic School, Canterbury 6.9 mi Good