Hernhill Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
209
Pupils
2.9x
Demand
About Hernhill Church of England Primary School
Hernhill Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 209 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 210 places).
the school is led by headteacher Sarah Alexander, it falls under Kent local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 647th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 48 in Swale.
Hernhill Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 84 applications for 29 places, making it 2.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 36 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hernhill Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Gymnasium, Library, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Netball, Athletics, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Chess, Film Club, Choir, Art Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Hernhill Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Fostall, Faversham, Swale, ME13 9JG |
| Headteacher | Sarah Alexander |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Number of Pupils | 209 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.0% |
| School Capacity | 209 / 210 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 Mar 2024Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (7 Mar 2024): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 6 Dec 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (86%)
647th of 13,686
Nationally
91st of 2,034
In South East
3rd of 48
In Swale
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
86%
Expected Standard
24%
Higher Standard
'22/23
77%
'23/24
86%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed29
84
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
36 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hernhill Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Fostall, Faversham
Swale, ME13 9JG
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