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Herne Bay High School

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Herne Bay High School

Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7NS

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Pupils
1,545
Ages
11-18
FSM
31.5%
Attainment 8
36.7
Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
36.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
7.3%
Basics 9-5
22.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
8.3%
EBacc APS
2.89
EBacc 9-5
3.0%
EBacc 9-4
5.3%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
30.75
A*-A Grades
11.9%
A*-B Grades
35.8%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 127 students entered

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About Herne Bay High School

Herne Bay High School is a secondary school in Herne Bay, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. The school has around 1,545 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7NS | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Herne Bay High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2022 — Good
  2. Jan 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Herne Bay High School

What is Herne Bay High School's Ofsted rating?
Herne Bay High School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Herne Bay High School's latest exam results?
Herne Bay High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 36.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Herne Bay High School located?
Herne Bay High School is a secondary school in Herne Bay, Kent (CT6 7NS).
How many pupils attend Herne Bay High School?
Herne Bay High School has around 1,545 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Herne Bay High School with other schools?
View Herne Bay High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.