Reculver Church of England Primary School

URN: 141216 • Herne Bay CT6 6TA

Overview

Name
Reculver Church of England Primary School
URN
141216
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.1 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Stella Collins (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01227375907
Website
Visit
Address
Hillborough, Herne Bay CT6 6TA

Summary

Reculver Church of England Primary School, located in Herne Bay, Kent, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 455 pupils, serving a capacity of 525. The school is committed to fostering a positive and supportive learning environment, underpinned by Christian values such as love, compassion, and perseverance. The ethos emphasizes nurturing each child's talents and abilities, encouraging them to become confident and enthusiastic learners.

The school promotes strong partnerships with parents, inviting them to engage actively in their children's education. Recent developments include new Early Years classrooms and a Special Educational Needs Hub, enhancing support for all learners, particularly those with additional needs. The school prides itself on its welcoming atmosphere and the exemplary behaviour of its students.

Reculver is part of the Aquila Trust, which supports its mission to provide an excellent education for the local community. The school encourages visits from prospective families to experience its vibrant learning environment firsthand. For more information, parents can visit the school's website.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
525
Pupils
455
Boys
241
Girls
214
FSM %
21.30
Open date
2015-07-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-07-04
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 455 241 214 525 21.30
2024-09-11 455 231 224 525 20.70
2023-09-11 508 261 247 525 20.30
2022-09-11 508 261 247 525 20.30
2021-09-11 505 259 246 525 19.60
2020-09-11 474 238 236 525 16.20

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