Hampton Primary School

Hampton Primary School is a primary school in Herne Bay for children aged 3 to 11, teaching boys and girls. Around 677 pupils are on roll. That makes it one of the larger primary schools in Herne Bay on our figures. It is an academy rather than a council-run school, though Kent still coordinates the application process. Ms Yvonne Nunn leads the school.

Inspection at a glance

Under Ofsted's report card framework, Hampton Primary School was graded Good and Outstanding across the areas inspected, following the inspection on 3 December 2024. Each area is now graded separately, so there is no single headline judgement. The full inspection report is linked from this page so you can read the inspectors' own words.

How the school is performing

The latest published key stage 2 figures show 50% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Overall absence stands at 7.4%, which is attendance of about 92.6% (2024/25). Around 32.5% 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 Hampton Primary School

You apply for a place at Hampton Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. Where there are more applications than places, the school's published oversubscription criteria decide who is offered a place, typically starting with looked-after children and siblings. 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

Hampton Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Physical disability. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: PD - Physical Disability. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Before and after school

For working families the school runs an on-site nursery and an after-school club. Session times, costs and availability are set by the school, so confirm them before you rely on a place.

Hampton Primary School contact details and location

You will find Hampton Primary School at Fitzgerald Avenue, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 8NB. The school office can be reached on 01227 372159. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.