SchoolScoresHempstead Junior School
Community school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3HJ
01634 336963 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 10 October 2013.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 7 March 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
79 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Gillingham (Medway) comparisons use the 13 of its 23 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 10 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Gillingham (Medway) | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 88% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 6th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 80% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 28 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 65% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 62 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 52% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 73% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 13 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91%said yes | 82% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Gillingham (Medway) figures pool parents at the Gillingham (Medway) schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
94 pupils in this year group.
72% — 11 points above the Medway average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 72% | 61% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 85% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 82% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Medway. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Medway | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 17% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.9% | 28.5%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 22nd highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 5% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.1%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 28% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.3% | 16.6%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 18% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 18.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 15th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 36% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 5.6%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 11.9% | 15.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 73% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.6 | 21.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 96% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 15.2 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 16th highest of 23 state primary schools in Gillingham (Medway). Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 16.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hempstead Infant School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Fairview Community Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Deanwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 28% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bredhurst CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Parkwood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Benedict's Catholic Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swingate Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lordswood School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingfisher Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Hempstead Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Hempstead Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 October 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 7 March 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Hempstead Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 10 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Hempstead Junior School?
91% of the 79 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Hempstead Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 118423.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.