Hernhill Church of England Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Faversham, Kent, for children aged 5 to 11. In January 2026, 12 of its 210 pupils (5.7%) were getting SEN support and 8 (3.8%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 5–11
- 210 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Kent.
5.7% get SEN support
12 of 210 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.8% have an EHC plan
8 of 210 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia6
- Autism5
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary controlled school
- Ages
- 5 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 210 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Alexander
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 9.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kent
- School reference (URN)
- 118647
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Kent council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, October 2017; school remains Outstanding (March 2024)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in October 2017. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (ungraded inspection, March 2024).
Contact and getting there
Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9JG
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Joy Lane Primary Foundation School Mainstream + base · Ages 1–11 · Ofsted: Good 3.3 miles
- The Abbey School Mainstream + base · Ages 11–19 · Ofsted report card (2026) 3.4 miles
- ISP School Whitstable Independent · Ages 7–16 · Ofsted: Good 4.1 miles
- Bemix Independent · Ages 16–24 4.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Graveney Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 8.7%, EHC plans 2.9% 1.1 miles
- Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 8.6%, EHC plans 1.9% 1.4 miles
- Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School Secondary · Ages 11–18 · SEN support 4.4%, EHC plans 1.2% 3.0 miles
Questions about Hernhill Church of England Primary School
How many pupils at Hernhill Church of England Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 12 of the 210 pupils (5.7%) were getting SEN support and 8 (3.8%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (6 pupils) and autism (5 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
Through Kent council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
You can ask for Hernhill Church of England Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Hernhill Church of England Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Joy Lane Primary Foundation School, about 3.3 miles away.
Where is Hernhill Church of England Primary School?
Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, ME13 9JG, in Kent.
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