Herne Bay High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Herne Bay, CT6 7NS
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 13% in England
7 of 9 in Canterbury
Pupils
1,507
First preferences per place
0.91
2026/27
Absence
9.7%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 38.1 | 36.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 31% | 26% | 22% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 4.0 | 3.9 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 23% | 20% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.94 | -1.02 | — |
51% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Whitstable School · 3.3 mi · Good · Bottom 17% in England
- Orion Spires · 3.7 mi · Good · Bottom 5% in England
- The Archbishop's School · 5.0 mi · Good · Bottom 9% in England
- Barton Court Grammar School · 5.9 mi · Good · Top 5% in England
- The Canterbury Academy · 6.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 16% in England
- Barton Manor School · 6.1 mi · Not judged
The neighbourhood
Herne Bay High School is in Herne Bay South & Greenhill (typical home £350,000, crime average).
What is Herne Bay High School's Ofsted rating?
Herne Bay High School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Herne Bay High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Herne Bay High School is in the bottom 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.