Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a primary located in Kent, CT6 7AH. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Outstanding. The school admits pupils aged 3 to 7. It currently has approximately 307 pupils on roll.
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a voluntary controlled school. It provides nursery classes for early years children. It is part of the Diocese of Canterbury diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Primary
School Type: Voluntary controlled school
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 3 to 7
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Canterbury
Local Authority: Kent
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 270
Number of Pupils: 307
Number of Boys: 172
Number of Girls: 135
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 8.1
Last Changed Date: 2025-03-25
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Outstanding
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Outstanding
Early Years Provision: Outstanding
Sixth Form Provision: Not Rated
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2021-11-11
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Thomas-Friend
Phone: 01227740793
Website: www.herne-infant.kent.sch.uk/
Location: Palmer Close, Herne
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School
What is the Ofsted rating of Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School admit?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School admits pupils from age 3 to 7.
Is Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a mixed school.
What type of school is Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School is a voluntary controlled school offering primary education.
What is the crime rate near Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School?
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