Herne Bay Junior School
Foundation primary school in Herne Bay (Kent).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Our school sits at the heart of the town, serving a diverse community of children with unique experiences and needs. We are committed to providing an education that reflects and responds to those experiences—personalised, inclusive, and rooted in care. We believe that children learn best when they feel safe, secure, and emotionally supported.
A strong sense of wellbeing, belonging, and self-awareness is essential for growth. We place equal value on academic progress and personal development, knowing that success in life depends on more than just exam results. Our responsibility is to prepare pupils not only for the next stage of education, but for life.
We aim to equip them with the knowledge, skills, character, and ambition, to lead lives that are safe, happy, and purposeful. We want every child to believe in themselves, to value learning, and to understand their place in the world. We are an inclusive school. Every child—regardless of background, ability, or need—is welcomed and supported.
Whether in the classroom, on the stage, in sport, or through personal development, we ensure that all pupils have opportunities to succeed and shine.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
10 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Hiring our Facilities
- School History
- Students ECT Mentoring
- Adverse Weather
- Positive Communications
- OPAL
- School Benchmarking
- Library
- School Council
- Wraparound Care
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 118852
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kent
- Constituency
- Herne Bay and Sandwich
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Carrie Mandeville | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Carrie Mandeville Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
| Ms Laura Humphreys Former | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · term ended 2026 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Abby Whyte | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Carrie Mandeville | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Michaela Paul | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Daisy Evans | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Prof David Wilkinson | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr William Lee | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr George Smart | Governor | Appointed by LA | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Laura Humphreys | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2026 ends 2026 |
| Mrs Melody Wilkinson | Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2017 |
| Mr David Jenner Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record