Hornbeam Primary School
Mongeham Road, Deal, CT14 9PQ
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils
202
Headteacher
Mrs S Harkins
Type
Primary
Ofsted
Good
Local authority
Kent
Academy
Yes
About Hornbeam Primary School
Hornbeam Primary School is a primary school in Deal for children aged 4 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 202 pupils are on roll. It is an academy (DEALT), so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The Headteacher is Mrs S Harkins.
Inspection at a Glance
Ofsted rated Hornbeam Primary School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2023. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.
How the School is Performing
At Key Stage 2, 62.5% met expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths (2025/26). Attendance works out at roughly 94% (absence 6%) (2025/26). Around 35.8% of pupils are eligible for Free School Meals. Figures come from the Department for Education's published school performance data and are shown in full further down this page.
Getting a place at Hornbeam Primary School
You apply for a place at Hornbeam Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January 2027. If the school is oversubscribed, places are allocated on its published admissions criteria, which usually give priority to looked-after children, siblings and distance from home to school. There is no separate entrance assessment. Always check the current admissions policy on the school's own website before you apply, because criteria can change year to year.
SEND at a Glance
Hornbeam Primary School is a mainstream school, supporting pupils with SEND alongside their classmates through the graduated approach of assess, plan, do, review. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.
Before and After School Club Provision
Hornbeam Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.
Hornbeam Primary School Contact Details and Location
Hornbeam Primary School is at Mongeham Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9PQ. The school office can be reached on 01304 374033. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.
Ofsted inspection
Overall effectiveness
Last inspection: 11 October 2023
Hornbeam Primary School admissions and catchment area
No entrance test - you apply on the common application form
Hornbeam Primary School does not run its own entrance test. As an academy, its governing trust is the admissions authority and sets the arrangements within the national Admissions Code, while Kent County Council coordinates applications and offers. Oversubscription criteria usually cover looked-after children, siblings, distance from the school, and (for faith schools) faith criteria.
Official links
Dates and criteria change each year - always confirm with the school and Kent County Council. KCC school admissions →
How to apply
1. Apply on the common application form (autumn term before Reception)
Complete the Primary Common Application Form on the Kent County Council website by mid-January - for September 2026 entry the window ran from Friday 7 November 2025 to Thursday 15 January 2026, and offers were emailed on Thursday 16 April 2026.
2. National Offer Day (mid-April)
You'll be told your allocated school by email - for 2026 entry KCC emailed offers on Thursday 16 April 2026 after 4pm, with offers visible online from 5pm.
3. Accept and, if needed, appeal
Accept your place by the given date. If you didn't get your preferred school, you have the right to appeal.
4. In-year admissions
Moving mid-year? In-year applications for an academy are usually made direct to the school - check its website for the in-year form, or contact Kent County Council if you need help finding a place.
Didn't get a place? You can appeal
If Hornbeam Primary School is not offered on National Offer Day, you can appeal the decision. The appeal is heard by an independent panel and is free to submit.
How to appeal a school offerHornbeam Primary School results and attendance
KS2 results
A-Level results
N/A
Attendance
Free school meals
SEND support at Hornbeam Primary School
SEND setting
Mainstream school
SEND provision
Mainstream support only
For full details, visit the school's SEND information page.
Wraparound care and nursery at Hornbeam Primary School
Nursery
No
Breakfast club
Yes
After-school club
Yes
Hornbeam Primary School term dates: Hornbeam Primary School term dates
Autumn 1
2 Sep to 21 Oct
Autumn 2
Autumn term 2: 2 Nov to 18 Dec
Spring 1
Spring term 1: 5 Jan to 12 Feb
Spring 2
Spring term 2: 22 Feb to 25 Mar
Summer 1
Summer term 1: 12 Apr to 28 May
Summer 2
Summer term 2: 7 Jun to 20 Jul
Hornbeam Primary School: frequently asked questions
How do I apply for a place at Hornbeam Primary School?
Apply through Kent on the primary common application form by 15 January, naming Hornbeam Primary School as one of your preferences. Offers are made in April.
What is Hornbeam Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Ofsted rated Hornbeam Primary School Good at its inspection on 11 October 2023. You can open the full report from the inspection section of this page.
What SEND support does Hornbeam Primary School offer?
Hornbeam Primary School is recorded as a mainstream school. The school's SEN information report has the current detail and is linked in the SEND section of this page.
Does Hornbeam Primary School have a nursery or wraparound care?
Hornbeam Primary School offers a breakfast club and an after-school club. Times, costs and availability are set by the school, so check directly before booking.
What are Hornbeam Primary School's term dates and INSET days?
Hornbeam Primary School follows the standard Kent pattern for 2026/27, set out term by term on this page. INSET days are set by the school itself, so confirm them on the school's own calendar.
Where is Hornbeam Primary School and how do I contact the school?
Hornbeam Primary School is at Mongeham Road, Deal, Kent, CT14 9PQ. The office number is 01304 374033. A map and directions are on this page.
How big is Hornbeam Primary School and what ages does it take?
Hornbeam Primary School has around 200 pupils on roll and covers ages 4 to 11. It is a mixed school taking boys and girls.
About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed Autumn 2026.
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