Reculver CofE Primary School

Reculver CofE Primary School is a mixed primary school based in Hillborough, near Herne Bay for children aged 4 to 11. It has roughly 455 pupils on roll. On our figures that is above the typical size for a primary school in Herne Bay. The school has a Church of England character. It is an academy, so its governing trust sets its own admission arrangements within the national code, and Kent coordinates offers. The headteacher is Mrs Stella Collins.

Inspection at a glance

Ofsted rated Reculver CofE Primary School Outstanding at its inspection on 20 November 2024. 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, 59% met expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024/25). Attendance works out at roughly 95.3% (absence 4.7%) (2024/25). Around 23.2% 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 Reculver CofE Primary School

You apply for a place at Reculver CofE Primary School on the primary common application form through Kent, with the national deadline of 15 January. 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

Reculver CofE Primary School is described in the published data as a mainstream school with resourced provision. Named areas of need it supports include Severe learning difficulties, Visual impairment. Recorded provision: Resourced provision: resourced provision capacity 15; VI - Visual Impairment; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty. The school's SEN information report is the authoritative source and is linked in the SEND section below.

Reculver CofE Primary School contact details and location

Reculver CofE Primary School is at Hillborough, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 6TA. The school office can be reached on 01227 375907. A map, directions and the school's own website link are on this page.