A warm welcome to Herne Bay Junior School. Our vibrant and thriving school is situated in the centre of Herne Bay and provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment for children in Year 3 to Year 6.

Our website aims to provide an illustration of the school, as well as offering regular updated information for parents and pupils.

We hope that you enjoy your visit to our website and that you find the information you are looking for. Please contact the school direct with any questions or queries that you have.

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This term, our HBJS football teams have represented the school brilliantly in various local school football leagues and competitions. A huge well done to our Year 3 & 4 teams, who played some fantastic football during the local schools' competition. They should be incredibly proud of their performances! Congratulations also to our Year 5 & 6 teams. After winning their local league, they faced fellow league winners Herne School in the playoff final. The hard fought match finished 2-2 before heading to the drama of a penalty shootout, where we secured a 3-2 victory!! A huge well done to all the players who represented HBJS so brilliantly, we're very proud of you all!

June 28th, 2026 This term, our HBJS football teams have represented the school brilliantly in various local school football leagues ...

A huge well done to our HBJS Mixed Cricket Team, who recently took part in the local schools' cricket competition. Finishing 2nd overall, the team narrowly missed out on the title after losing by just 5 runs to Boughton in an exciting final. A fantastic performance, and amazing team work!🏏

June 28th, 2026 A huge well done to our HBJS Mixed Cricket Team, who recently took part in the local ...

Due to the increased temperatures forecast for tomorrow, parents/carers may collect your children between 1:15pm and 1:45pm if you have concerns about the heat. The school will remain open until 3:15pm. The After School Club will be closed.  Please continue to help us keep children safe and comfortable by ensuring they come to school wearing light, cool clothing with sun cream already applied. They should also bring a named sun hat and water bottle.  Thank you for your support and co-operation.

June 25th, 2026 Due to the increased temperatures forecast for tomorrow, parents/carers may collect your children between 1:15pm and 1:45pm ...

Due to the forecast heatwave, we have made further changes to our Sports Day arrangements to help keep everyone safe and comfortable. The event will now take place for all year groups on Tuesday 30th June. Year 5 & 6 Sports Day will take place in the morning. Parents/carers to arrive at 9am for 9:15am start. Year 3 & 4 Sports Day will take place in the afternoon. Parents/carers to arrive at 1pm for a 1:15pm start. Entry to both events for parents/carers, will be via the school car park. Please ensure that children arrive at school with suitable sun protection, a water bottle, and a sun hat. Thank you for your understanding and support 💙❤️💛💚

June 23rd, 2026 Due to the forecast heatwave, we have made further changes to our Sports Day arrangements to help ...

Upcoming Events

Due to the heatwave, we have made further changes to our Sports Day arrangements to help keep everyone safe and comfortable.

The event will now take place for all year groups on Tuesday 30th June.

Year 5 & 6 Sports Day will take place in the morning. Parents/carers to arrive at 9am for 9:15am start.

Year 3 & 4 Sports Day will take place in the afternoon. Parents/carers to arrive at 1pm for a 1:15pm start.

Entry to both events for parents/carers, will be via the school car park.

Please ensure that children arrive at school with suitable sun protection, a water bottle, and a sun hat.

Thank you for your understanding and support 💙❤️💛💚

 

June 30, 2026 Y5 & Y6 Sports Day

Shakespeare have their class assembly. Parents/carers are invited to join us from 2:45-3:00pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

July 1, 2026 Shakespeare class assembly

July 3, 2026 Tolkien Swimming

Year 4 parents/carers are invited to join us in school for the project exhibition at 2:40pm. 

July 6, 2026 Year 4 Project Exhibition

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