Reculver Church of England Primary School
Hillborough, Herne Bay, CT6 6TAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Reculver Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Herne Bay for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 3rd of 5 primary schools in Herne Bay. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 July 2018, report published 6 September 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 19 November 2024
Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), thrive at this inclusive school. Teachers are highly ambitious for all pupils. Staff ensure that pupils learn the important skills and knowledge they need. Pupils have a rich understanding of the content they learn. They learn the breadth of the national curriculum and use subject- specific vocabulary accurately. As a result, they are well prepared for their next steps. Pupils enjoy school. They are happy and safe. Pupils develop positive relationships with staff and each other. They know that staff will help them with any concerns they have. Teachers have high expectations of pupils' behaviour. Pupils work with determination to meet them. They show this through their excellent conduct and courteous manners. The school is calm and purposeful throughout. The school offers high-quality pastoral support through its skilled well-being team members. They identify quickly pupils who may require additional support. They offer a range of therapeutic input and personalised mentoring for pupils. Well-trained staff also provide interventions, such as forest school, to improve pupils' resilience. Staff know the pupils well and support them throughout the school day effectively. Pupils' behaviour and attendance improve significantly as a result of this work.
What the school should improve
- The impact of COVID-19 and the historical teaching of writing mean some older pupils are not consistent in their use of important elements of writing, including spelling, punctuation and handwriting. Consequently, a small number of pupils' writing can contain errors in these areas. The school needs to ensure that it continues to embed the new approaches to writing for all pupils and improve the important skills of transcription for these pupils.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
75 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
444 pupils on roll, with places for 525
Schools near Reculver Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Church of England Infant and Nursery School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | Not published |
| Herne Bay Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 34% met the expected standard |
| Herne Bay Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Herne Church of England Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Hoath Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 71% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF CANTERBURY ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Stella Collins
- Phone
- 01227375907
- Address
- Hillborough, Herne Bay, CT6 6TA
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 141216
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.