The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2018).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2018
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 254
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 8.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mr Paul Cross (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
September 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3QG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Hempstead Infant School's Ofsted rating?
Hempstead Infant School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hempstead Infant School?
Hempstead Infant School currently has 254 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hempstead Infant School take?
Hempstead Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hempstead Infant School?
Hempstead Infant School is in Gillingham, ME7 3QG, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hempstead Infant School have a sixth form?
No, Hempstead Infant School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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