Herne Bay High School Catchment Area
Herne Bay High School is a academy converter secondary school in Herne Bay, Kent , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1545 pupils, and a capacity of 1494 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,545
Pupils
1,494
Capacity
103%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Herne Bay High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Herne Bay High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Kent catchment area documents →Herne Bay High School — School Information
- Full address
- Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7NS
- Local authority
- Kent
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 31.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136465
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Frequently Asked Questions — Herne Bay High School
Is Herne Bay High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Herne Bay High School currently has 1545 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1494 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Herne Bay High School? ▾
Admission to Herne Bay High School is managed by Kent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Herne Bay High School cover? ▾
Herne Bay High School is a secondary school in Herne Bay, Kent, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Herne Bay High School? ▾
Herne Bay High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.