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Entry Year 7 September 2026
Important dates
- 2ndd March 2026 - National Offer day
- 16th March 2026 - Deadline to return waiting list request form to KCC
- 30th March 2026 - Deadline to return appeal form to Kelly Molloy at Herne Bay High School
- April to June 2026 - Admission Appeals held
Appeal For Year 7 Entry September 2026
If your child is due to start secondary school in September 2026, you must submit your appeal before Monday 30 March 2026.
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 2026
Admissions Appeal Form for Herne Bay High School for Entry 2026
Appeals Defence Statement for Herne Bay High School for 2026
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 Form
Herne Bay High School Admission Procedure - Entry September 2026
Open Events for 2026 Entry:
Open Evening - Wednesday 1st October
Open Mornings -
- Tuesday 7th October
- Thursday 9th October
- Friday 17th October
Connecting Our Community
Herne Bay High School / 24 Jul 2025
Do you need help understanding your child’s needs, whether this is general parenting advice or support with neurodiversity? Do you want to meet other parents/carers of young people with SEND? Kent Family Hub are working with SEND specialists, Early Help and other support organisations to provide information, advice and support for all SEND children regardless of diagnosis.
Herne Bay High School / 21 Jul 2025
The Visual Arts department are proud of one of their A Level Photography students, who was successful in this year’s Royal Academy of Arts Young Artists Summer Show Competition. Caitlin visited her piece over the weekend, which is on display at the Royal Academy Galleries in Piccadilly; the exhibition is open to the public until 17th August.
We are very proud and would like to send our congratulations to Caitlin for her inspiring photography.
Herne Bay High School / 18 Jul 2025
The Drama Department welcomed Jayne from The School of Arts at The University of Kent a few weeks ago. The students were able to explore careers within the industry and beyond, sharing their own thoughts and opinions too.
They then had a dip in what it was like to have a Stand-Up Comedy session, such a positive response from the students for something that they were thrown in the deep for. Students will then visit UKC for a follow up session with the comedian and lecturer Oliver Double.
Herne Bay High School / 18 Jul 2025
Thie Week, the Visual Arts Department had the pleasure of welcoming back alumni HBHS art students, Holly and Jack, to give talks and workshops to their A Level Fine Art, Photography and Graphics students.
Holly, who recently graduated from Oxford University with a BA(Hons) Fine Art degree, talked through her university experience and art portfolio with our current A Level Fine Art students, then in turn offered tutorials and a Q&A session to discuss possible creative pathways. Holly has gained a place to study an Art History Masters at the Courtauld Institute of Art and aims to following a career in art curation in the future. Students were very inspired by her journey and gained valuable insight into creative degrees.
Jack, currently studying a BA (Hons) in Graphic Design, demonstrated Adobe Creative Suite techniques to our Graphic Design A Level students, preparing them for skills and approaches used in the creative industry.
Overall, it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. The Visual Arts department are immensely proud of both former students.
Herne Bay High School / 16 Jul 2025
Well and truly soaked!
This afternoon after the end of school, 27 members of staff braved the buckets of freezing water in the name of charity.
Our lucky draw winners were able to pour a bucket over their willing victim to help us raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity as part of our fundraiser this term. We think quite a few of them were rather happy to be soaking their teachers!
A massive thank you to everyone who entered the draw and to our staff who volunteered to be soaked. There is still time if you would like to donate to our fundraiser at http://www.hernebayhigh.org/donate
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
Our Crochet club visited The East Kent Mencap hub this morning to spend time making cards and key rings for the charity. They also took the opportunity to buy crafting items to use over the summer holiday.
Miss Reece and the Crochet Club would like to thank everyone who has supported us this year through yarn donations, supporting our sales and helping us find other resources.
We look forward to lots more crochet in 2025/26!
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
Our Year 12 Biology students returned to the University of Kent on Wednesday for their final day of the GENE project.
This time, they carried out an ELISA assay to show how the antibodies they had modified could be used in a diagnostic test such as the lateral flow COVID-19 tests.
The students have developed a range of skills throughout the project and gained amazing lab experience. We are very grateful to the University of Kent for their support and look forward to taking part again next year.
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
Kent Police have asked us to notify families of a current concern about children using catapults and an increase in the number of reports they have received relating to animals and wildlife being targeted, injured or damaged by objects fired from catapults.
Whilst it is not a criminal offence to carry a catapult, its use may lead to criminal liability depending on the circumstances, for example intentionally killing or injuring any wild bird; causing an animal to suffer; causing unnecessary suffering to any wild mammal; intentionally or recklessly damaging property; and unlawfully having any offensive weapon in a public place.
Kent Police would like to ask parents and carers to dissuade their children from leaving home with a catapult and to explain to their children that using a catapult to cause damage or harm is a criminal offence. If you wish to dispose of a catapult, please contact your local beat officer who will be able to assist.
Kent Police would also like to remind families on the law regarding the use of eScooters, and have asked us to share the attached poster.
Herne Bay High School / 11 Jul 2025
The Kent local area is working towards a new framework, including the introduction of school-based communities, to help more children receive the support they need within their local mainstream schools. To keep parents informed, Kent PACT - Parents and Carers Together are hosting a webinar with Kent County Council to explain what these changes mean for your children.
Session dates/times (sign up at the link provided):
Monday 14th July 15:00-16:00
https://monkeylink.co/9e0ac7
Wednesday 16th July 18:30-19:30
https://monkeylink.co/574a56
Friday 18th July 11:00-12:00
https://monkeylink.co/f763c8
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jul 2025
Here's our next list of staff facing a soaking:
Introducing Mr Gambrill-Jarman, Miss Mackinnon, Mr Prountzos, Miss Wellings, Miss Kehoe, Mrs Leone, Mr Jones, Miss Laming, Mr Davison, and Miss Junsamut!
The fantastic opportunity to soak one of these people could be yours if you enter the draw. Entries are just £1 each, available via the School Gateway app or by cash from Mrs Johnson in Main Reception on Monday and Tuesday, and you can enter as many times as you wish!
Don't want to soak a staff member, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Charity? You can do this securely, online at https://monkeylink.co/8da907
Herne Bay High School / 10 Jul 2025
Last Friday, our Year 7 Horizon project group attended the AgriTech experience at Canterbury Christ Church University.
During the day students toured the engineering department and saw 3D printed go-carts, racing helmets and dragons. They learnt how biological pest control is used and how hoverflies larvae are very effective at aphid removal. They learnt how to be plant GP’s and how easy it is to spread disease within agriculture. They were also very surprised how long apples can last after being picked and what conditions allow this to happen.
Herne Bay High School / 9 Jul 2025
We have our first 5 soakees for the Soak the Staff event next week!
We're pleased to announce that Miss Radwell, Mr Green, Mrs Cobb, Mr Lyden and Mrs Johnson have all been brave enough to sit under one of our buckets.
If you would like the chance to pour a bucket of water over one of our staff, please buy your entries via SchoolGateway before next Tuesday.
We'll be announcing more staff who will be soaked later this week, so keep your eyes pealed.