Herne Bay High School
URN: 136465 • Herne Bay CT6 7NS
Overview
- Name
- Herne Bay High School
- URN
- 136465
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jon Boyes (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01227361221
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay CT6 7NS
Summary
Herne Bay High School is a mixed secondary academy located in Herne Bay, Kent, with a current enrolment of 1,545 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,494. The school is committed to fostering a culture of kindness, respect, and dedication, ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, is supported to achieve their full academic potential.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world, with a focus on developing mature, confident individuals. Herne Bay High School actively engages with the community, hosting various events and initiatives, including fundraising for local charities and providing opportunities for students to explore diverse career pathways.
Parents are encouraged to attend the school’s Open Events, which provide insights into the school’s facilities and educational offerings. These events are an opportunity for families to learn more about the supportive environment and the comprehensive pastoral care available to students, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
The school offers a broad curriculum designed to prepare students for a rapidly evolving world, with a focus on developing mature, confident individuals. Herne Bay High School actively engages with the community, hosting various events and initiatives, including fundraising for local charities and providing opportunities for students to explore diverse career pathways.
Parents are encouraged to attend the school’s Open Events, which provide insights into the school’s facilities and educational offerings. These events are an opportunity for families to learn more about the supportive environment and the comprehensive pastoral care available to students, ensuring a well-rounded educational experience.
Useful links
- Senior Student Team 2024-25 Farewell Statement 10 Jun (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Student Absence (sen)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Term 4 News from the Humanities Faculty 8 Apr (calendar)
- Term 5 News from the Humanities Faculty 28 May (calendar)
- School Calendar (What's On) (calendar)
- 20 October October Half Term (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Herne Bay High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL
- Capacity
- 1494
- Pupils
- 1545
- Boys
- 797
- Girls
- 748
- FSM %
- 31.50
- Open date
- 2011-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-15
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1545 | 797 | 748 | 1494 | 31.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1580 | 815 | 765 | 1494 | 29.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1615 | 849 | 766 | 1494 | 21.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1615 | 849 | 766 | 1494 | 21.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1620 | 826 | 794 | 1494 | 19.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1586 | 814 | 772 | 1494 | 16.50 |
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