Herne Bay High School

The Governors of Herne Bay High School Academy Trust, and Kent County Council, are seeking views on a proposal to expand Herne Bay High School, Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay Kent CT6 7NS, by increasing the Published Admission Number (PAN) from 258 places to 300 places from September 2026.

Kent County Council (KCC) as the Local Authority has a statutory duty to ensure sufficient school places are available. The County Council’s Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent 2023-27 is a five-year rolling plan which is updated annually. It sets out our future plans as Strategic Commissioner of Education Provision across all types and phases of education in Kent. A copy of the plan can be viewed from this link: Commissioning Plan for Education Provision - Kent County Council

It is forecast that there will be pressure for additional Year 7 non-selective places in Canterbury District which indicates that additional capacity will be needed for 2026 onwards. Therefore, KCC has asked Herne Bay High School to provide additional places for local children by expanding the school.

The consultation document and response form can also be accessed on the school’s website.

Have your say

If you wish to comment on this proposal, please respond by:

• sending a copy of the response form by post to: Herne Bay High School, Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay Kent CT6 7NS.
• Hand your response form in at the school office.
• By emailing: office@hernebayhigh.org

All written responses need to be received by noon on 23 October 2023.