How many pupils does Herne Bay High School have?

Herne Bay High School has 1,545 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Herne Bay High School's Ofsted rating?

Herne Bay High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).

How does Herne Bay High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Herne Bay High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 in 2025/26.

Is Herne Bay High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Herne Bay High School is part of HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL.

Where is Herne Bay High School?

Herne Bay High School is located at Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS.

Herne Bay High School

Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS

Good

Inspected 24 May 2022

Good

Ofsted

35.5

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

1,545

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Herne Bay High School

Herne Bay High School is an academy converter in Herne Bay, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,545 pupils on roll. It is part of HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 (2025/26). 30.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 1,545 / 1,494 (103%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 24 May 2022

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

30.9%

Free school meals

2.4%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

10.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

35.5

Attainment 8

240 pupils

22.9%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

47.5%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

A-level average grade

51 students

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

60%

To higher education

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

90%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.7%

Overall absence

28.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

96.9

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -9.8 vs 2023/24

16.3

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.9 vs 2023/24

20.65

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.6 vs 2023/24

£49,381

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,836 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

3% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

15.4

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,901

Spend per pupil

£7,964

Income per pupil

51%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
Phone: 01227361221
Principal: Jon Boyes
Website: http://www.hernebayhigh.org

Academy Trust

HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Herne Bay High School?: Herne Bay High School is an academy converter in Herne Bay, Kent, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Herne Bay High School have?: Herne Bay High School has 1,545 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Herne Bay High School's Ofsted rating?: Herne Bay High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 May 2022).
How does Herne Bay High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Herne Bay High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 35.5 in 2025/26.
Is Herne Bay High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Herne Bay High School is part of HERNE BAY HIGH SCHOOL.
Where is Herne Bay High School?: Herne Bay High School is located at Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS.

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