How many pupils does Hempstead Junior School have?

Hempstead Junior School has 373 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Hempstead Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

72% of pupils at Hempstead Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hempstead Junior School?

Hempstead Junior School is located at Birch Grove, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 3HJ.

Hempstead Junior School

Birch Grove, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 3HJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

72%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

373

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Hempstead Junior School

Hempstead Junior School is a community school in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 373 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 72% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 11.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Medway →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 373 / 360 (104%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

11.1%

Free school meals

4.6%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

11.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

72%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

11.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

15.41

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.7 vs 2023/24

24.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

6.1

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.6 vs 2023/24

£51,603

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,881 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.5

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,474

Spend per pupil

£5,564

Income per pupil

56%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Birch Grove, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 3HJ
Phone: 01634336963
Head Teacher: Paul Cross
Website: www.hempsteadjnr.medway.sch.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hempstead Junior School?: Hempstead Junior School is a community school in Gillingham, Medway, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Hempstead Junior School have?: Hempstead Junior School has 373 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Hempstead Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 72% of pupils at Hempstead Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hempstead Junior School?: Hempstead Junior School is located at Birch Grove, Gillingham, Medway, ME7 3HJ.

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