Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School

StatePrimary+ NurseryChurch of England

OutstandingPrimaryAges 3–7308 pupils

Palmer Close, Herne, CT6 7AHWebsite01227740793

Outstanding308 pupilsAges 3–7

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Outstanding4y ago

Inspected Sept 2021

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Ages3 - 7

Pupils308

Outstanding4y ago

Ages3 - 7

Pupils308

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Type

Voluntary Controlled

Phase

Primary

Age Range

3 - 7

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

308 / 270 (114%)

Religion

Church of England

Head Teacher

Mrs E Thomas-Friend

At a Glance

InspectionOutstanding

Inspected Sept 2021

AdmissionsIn demand

1.2x oversubscribed (2025-26)

5.5%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

5.5%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate5.5%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence13.8%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate0.0%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support13.6%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans2.9%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Autistic Spectrum Disorder23 pupils (45%)

Other15 pupils (29%)

Social, Emotional & Mental Health6 pupils (12%)

Speech, Language & Communication5 pupils (10%)

Physical Disability1 pupils (2%)

Specific Learning Difficulty1 pupils (2%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)14

Teaching assistants (FTE)23

Support staff (FTE)29

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils308

Free school meals9.7%

English as additional language2.3%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British91.6%

White Other1.9%

Mixed White & African1.9%

Mixed White & Asian1.6%

Unclassified1.0%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.0%

Mixed Other0.6%

Indian0.3%

2024-25

Spending Per Pupil

£6,857

total expenditure per pupil

£-543 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£2,945

Support staff£2,068

Premises£236

Energy£106

Learning resources£222

Income per pupil£7,029

2023-24

Data sourced from the Department for Education, Ofsted, and other government bodies under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Provided for general information only — verify details directly with the school. Terms

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