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20 Dec
Admissions Procedure
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Admissions Procedure
Entry Year 7 September 2025
Important dates
- November 2024 - Banding Assessments to be held in Primary Schools
- 3rd March 2025 - National Offer day
- 17th March 2025 - Deadline to return waiting list request form to KCC
- 31st March 2025 - Deadline to return appeal form to Kelly Molloy at Herne Bay High School
- April to June 2025 - Admission Appeals held
All students applying to join Herne Bay High School in Year 7 in September 2025 will need to have sat our Banding Assessment; it does not guarantee your child a place at our school, but students will not be offered a place if they haven't sat the assessment. If you have put Herne Bay High School as one of the choices on your Secondary Common Application Form (SCAF) and have not yet applied for your child to sit our banding assessment, please email the school at year6@hernebayhigh.org as soon as possible.
Appeal For Year 7 Entry September 2025
If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2025, you must submit your appeal before Monday 31 March 2025.
For late applications, appeals should be heard within 40 school days from the deadline for lodging appeals where possible, or within 30 school days of the appeal being lodged where reasonably possible in line with updated guidance from the Department for Education.
Frequently Asked Questions about the appeals process for Entry 2025
Admissions Appeal Form for Herne Bay High School for Entry 2025
Appeals Defence Statement for Herne Bay High School for 2025
Herne Bay High School In Year Admission Arrangements (Casual Admissions)
If you would like to apply for admission to Herne Bay High School please complete the In Year Casual Admissions Application form and return to the school either via email or post. Kelly Molloy is available at the school to speak to parents and to provide information.
KCC In Year Casual Admissions Application FormAdmission Criteria/Scheme Statement 2025
Herne Bay High School Admission Procedure - Entry September 2026
Connecting Our Community
Herne Bay High School / 19 Dec 2024
This term, Year 7, 8 and 9 students participated in the Battle of the Bays during their PE lessons. The boys competed in football and handball, while the girls took part in basketball and badminton. Extra points were awarded to groups for demonstrating kindness, dedication, and respect.
The scores from Term 1 and Term 2 have now been combined, with Epple emerging as the overall leaders so far, with an impressive total score of 72. Well done, Epple!
Herne Bay High School / 18 Dec 2024
Mrs Giles from our CASS team spearheaded an appeal in school this term to support the All Wrapped Up appeal at Riverside Church - Whitstable.
We're pleased to say that our donations have helped them support over 500 children this Christmas with presents, stocking fillers, a book and food vouchers for their families.
Thank you to everyone who supported the appeal.
Herne Bay High School / 16 Dec 2024
Over the last 2 weeks students have been on the hunt for Dave, searching high & low to spot the LRC's mischievous elf. All entries will be verified and the prizes will be awarded next week.
Well done to all the students for working so hard, it has been great fun watching you all searching the LRC
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the LRC Staff!
Herne Bay High School / 11 Dec 2024
Last Wednesday, our Sports Partnership schools joined us for a Cornerball Unihoc competition.
This inclusive event was attended by 14 teams. Mrs Small said "everyone entered has a great opportunity to play, with the competition being for participants who do not usually have the chance to attend or compete in school events"
Herne Bay High School / 10 Dec 2024
In our House Assemblies last week, Mrs Reynolds spoke to students about our journey to achieve a National Nurturing School award with NurtureUK. Mrs Reynolds discussed the importance of nurture, the Six Principles which we are embedding into school life and asked students to consider how we continue to drive this forward.
Mrs Reynolds has already had some considered feedback from students and will be launching a competition this week for students to present the Six Principles in their own ways.
Herne Bay High School / 4 Dec 2024
We have placed a permanent food bank donation point in main reception, where we are collecting donations for Food Bank Canterbury (https://ecs.page.link/vKw28).
We encourage those who are able in our school community to donate any non-perishable items to support this vital community resource and we will deliver these items before the end of this term for Christmas and then regularly afterwards.
Herne Bay High School / 4 Dec 2024
Yesterday our Year 13 Non-University route PSHEE students were once again joined by Charlie Heap from the DWP.
This time, Charlie delivered an engaging presentation on job searching and finding an apprenticeship. Charlie's wealth of knowledge, experience and anecdotes make these sessions highly informative and enjoyable.
Herne Bay High School / 28 Nov 2024
Do you need help understanding your child’s needs? Do you want to meet other parents/carers of young people with SEND? Canterbury District STLS are working in close conjunction with the Family Hubs to provide Information, Advice and Support for all SEND children regardless of diagnosis.