Briary Primary School, based in Herne Bay, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Briary Primary School currently has around 343 pupils on roll, which is about 82% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.7% boys and 49.3% girls. Around 21.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Greenhill Road, Herne Bay, CT6 7RS |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Nicky Murrell (Acting) |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 118520 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 343 |
| Number of Boys: | 174 |
| Number of Girls: | 169 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briary Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thornden Wood Primary School Greenhill Road , CT6 7RS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | - not rated | 896 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hampton Primary School Fitzgerald Avenue , CT6 8NB | - not rated | 896 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Philip Howard Catholic Primary School 41-43 Avenue Road , CT6 8TF | - not rated | 1,941 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | 3out of 4 | 906 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Herne Bay High School Bullockstone Road , CT6 7NS | - not rated | 906 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenfinch Farm Education Centre Greenfinch Farm , Greenhill Road CT6 7QG | - not rated | 648 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Steppingstone School Greenhill Farm , Greenhill Road CT6 7QG | - not rated | 703 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairlight Glen Independent Special School Verona House , 45 Station Road CT6 5QQ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grosvenor House 30 Victoria Park , CT6 5BL | - not rated | 2,650 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Canterbury and Swale Alternative Curriculum PRU Year Ten Project , 30 Victoria Park CT6 5BL | - not rated | 2,660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.