The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Head
- Mr Paul Cross (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
June 2018 | Short Inspection
Monitoring visit
January 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2012 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
May 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFairview Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Deanwood Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Parkwood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
The Howard School
Secondary · 2.3km away
Swingate Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hempstead Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hempstead Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hempstead Junior School?
Hempstead Junior School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hempstead Junior School take?
Hempstead Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hempstead Junior School?
Hempstead Junior School is in Gillingham, ME7 3HJ, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hempstead Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Hempstead Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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