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Herne Bay High School

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Herne Bay High School

Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7NS

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
May 2022

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

36.7school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

36.7

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2341.046.4
2023/2438.146.4
2024/2536.746.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.940.00
2023/24-1.020.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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