What did Ofsted judge Herne Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Herne Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Herne Church of England Junior School?

Herne Church of England Junior School has 375 pupils on roll.

What ages does Herne Church of England Junior School take?

Herne Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.

Where is Herne Church of England Junior School located?

Herne Church of England Junior School is located in Herne Bay, CT6 7AL, Kent.

How do I apply to Herne Church of England Junior School?

Herne Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

Does Herne Church of England Junior School have a religious character?

Yes — Herne Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.

How far from Herne Church of England Junior School were places offered?

The furthest place offered at Herne Church of England Junior School for 2026-27 (Year 3) was 1.099 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

How are Year 3 places decided at Herne Church of England Junior School?

When Herne Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions ... A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after..; 2. Transfer from Herne CE Infant School — All children attending Herne CE Infant School will have priority of transfer to Herne CE (Aided) Junior School; 3. Anglican/CTEW families 'at the heart' of the church — Children from Anglican families, or churches belonging to Churches Together in England and Wales, at the heart of the church. Minimum requirement: (i) Regular attendance at Church (at least three times per month on average) by child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and (ii) Regular active involvement in the life of the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school, a random selection will be applied.

What is the largest ethnic background at Herne Church of England Junior School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Herne Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

Herne Church of England Junior School: Ofsted & Catchment

How far did offers reach?

1.099miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 3). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Herne Church of England Junior School, year by year →

How places are decided at Herne Church of England Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions ... A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after...
2Transfer from Herne CE Infant School — All children attending Herne CE Infant School will have priority of transfer to Herne CE (Aided) Junior School.
3Anglican/CTEW families 'at the heart' of the church — Children from Anglican families, or churches belonging to Churches Together in England and Wales, at the heart of the church. Minimum requirement: (i) Regular attendance at Church (at least three times per month on average) by child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and (ii) Regular active involvement in the life of the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application.
4Anglican/CTEW families 'committed' to the church — Minimum requirement to satisfy this criterion is fortnightly attendance at the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to the time of application.
5Anglican/CTEW families 'attached' to the church — Minimum requirement to satisfy this criterion is monthly attendance at the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to the time of application.
6Anglican/CTEW families 'known to' the church — One or both parents/guardians and/or the child worshipping at a church on an occasional basis, less frequently than once a month but at least three times per year, for at least two years up to the time of application.
7Current family association (sibling) — Where a brother or sister is already attending Herne CE (Aided) Junior School or Herne CE Infant School at the time of entry. Sibling defined broadly (natural, adopted, step, foster). Sibling link maintained under conditions of address proximity as described.
8Medical/Health or Special Access needs — Priority given to children whose mental or physical impairment, or whose parents'/guardians' physical or mental health or social needs, means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend the school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner.
9Nearness of home to school — Any remaining places offered in order of priority according to the nearness of children's homes to school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point.

If two applications tie: In the event that more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school, a random selection will be applied.

Document states PAN of 90 for Year 3 entry and a planned admission number of 90 for Years 4, 5 and 6. EHCP children are admitted before oversubscription criteria are applied, as required by law, and are not numbered as a criterion.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Herne Church of England Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Herne Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Herne Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Herne Church of England Junior School?: Herne Church of England Junior School has 375 pupils on roll.
What ages does Herne Church of England Junior School take?: Herne Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Herne Church of England Junior School located?: Herne Church of England Junior School is located in Herne Bay, CT6 7AL, Kent.
How do I apply to Herne Church of England Junior School?: Herne Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Herne Church of England Junior School have a religious character?: Yes — Herne Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Herne Church of England Junior School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Herne Church of England Junior School for 2026-27 (Year 3) was 1.099 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 3 places decided at Herne Church of England Junior School?: When Herne Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions ... A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after..; 2. Transfer from Herne CE Infant School — All children attending Herne CE Infant School will have priority of transfer to Herne CE (Aided) Junior School; 3. Anglican/CTEW families 'at the heart' of the church — Children from Anglican families, or churches belonging to Churches Together in England and Wales, at the heart of the church. Minimum requirement: (i) Regular attendance at Church (at least three times per month on average) by child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and (ii) Regular active involvement in the life of the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school, a random selection will be applied.
What is the largest ethnic background at Herne Church of England Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Herne Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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How far did offers reach?

1.099miles

was the furthest place offered for 2026-27 (Year 3). The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.

Last distance offered at Herne Church of England Junior School, year by year →

How places are decided at Herne Church of England Junior School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Year 3), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions ... A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after...
2Transfer from Herne CE Infant School — All children attending Herne CE Infant School will have priority of transfer to Herne CE (Aided) Junior School.
3Anglican/CTEW families 'at the heart' of the church — Children from Anglican families, or churches belonging to Churches Together in England and Wales, at the heart of the church. Minimum requirement: (i) Regular attendance at Church (at least three times per month on average) by child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and (ii) Regular active involvement in the life of the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application.
4Anglican/CTEW families 'committed' to the church — Minimum requirement to satisfy this criterion is fortnightly attendance at the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to the time of application.
5Anglican/CTEW families 'attached' to the church — Minimum requirement to satisfy this criterion is monthly attendance at the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to the time of application.
6Anglican/CTEW families 'known to' the church — One or both parents/guardians and/or the child worshipping at a church on an occasional basis, less frequently than once a month but at least three times per year, for at least two years up to the time of application.
7Current family association (sibling) — Where a brother or sister is already attending Herne CE (Aided) Junior School or Herne CE Infant School at the time of entry. Sibling defined broadly (natural, adopted, step, foster). Sibling link maintained under conditions of address proximity as described.
8Medical/Health or Special Access needs — Priority given to children whose mental or physical impairment, or whose parents'/guardians' physical or mental health or social needs, means they have a demonstrable and significant need to attend the school, supported by written evidence from a suitably qualified practitioner.
9Nearness of home to school — Any remaining places offered in order of priority according to the nearness of children's homes to school, measured in a straight line using the National Land and Property Gazetteer (NLPG) address point.

If two applications tie: In the event that more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school, a random selection will be applied.

Herne Church of England Junior School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Herne Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Herne Church of England Junior School's overall effectiveness as Outstanding at its inspection in March 2016 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in November 2023 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Herne Church of England Junior School?: Herne Church of England Junior School has 375 pupils on roll.
What ages does Herne Church of England Junior School take?: Herne Church of England Junior School admits pupils aged 7 to 11.
Where is Herne Church of England Junior School located?: Herne Church of England Junior School is located in Herne Bay, CT6 7AL, Kent.
How do I apply to Herne Church of England Junior School?: Herne Church of England Junior School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
Does Herne Church of England Junior School have a religious character?: Yes — Herne Church of England Junior School has a religious character of Church of England. Faith criteria may apply to admissions; check the school's oversubscription policy for details.
How far from Herne Church of England Junior School were places offered?: The furthest place offered at Herne Church of England Junior School for 2026-27 (Year 3) was 1.099 miles from the school. The council's figures don't show whether anyone was refused, so it may not have been a cut-off.
How are Year 3 places decided at Herne Church of England Junior School?: When Herne Church of England Junior School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked After Children and previously Looked After Children — A looked after child is a child who is (a) in the care of a local authority, or (b) being provided with accommodation by a local authority in the exercise of their social services functions ... A previously looked after child means such children who were adopted (or subject to child arrangements orders or special guardianship orders) immediately following having been looked after..; 2. Transfer from Herne CE Infant School — All children attending Herne CE Infant School will have priority of transfer to Herne CE (Aided) Junior School; 3. Anglican/CTEW families 'at the heart' of the church — Children from Anglican families, or churches belonging to Churches Together in England and Wales, at the heart of the church. Minimum requirement: (i) Regular attendance at Church (at least three times per month on average) by child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and (ii) Regular active involvement in the life of the Church by the child and one or both parents for at least two years up to application, and 6 further criteria. The school offers 90 places at this entry point. Tie-break: In the event that more than one applicant has the same distance from home to school, a random selection will be applied.
What is the largest ethnic background at Herne Church of England Junior School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.1% of pupils at Herne Church of England Junior School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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