Hempstead Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hempstead Road Hempstead Gillingham Kent ME7 3QG |
| Reference Number | 118555 |
Hempstead Infant School continues to provide a good standard of education, as confirmed in its recent inspection. The school is praised for its positive and nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and are eager to learn. The core values of challenge, resilience, confidence, and respect are deeply embedded in the school's culture, contributing to the development of students who show kindness and determination. While the curriculum is generally well-structured, there are a few subjects where more precision in planning and assessment is needed to ensure all pupils achieve consistently. The school has shown significant improvement in its SEND provision and has strong parental support.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 254 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.36%
Girls: 47.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 2 | 54 | 38 | 92 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 76% |
| Unclassified | 5.9% |
| White & Asian | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.5% |
| White, Other | 2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| African | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 12 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 06 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Jun 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 06 May 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a safe and happy environment.
- The school has a well-considered phonics programme.
- Teachers demonstrate strong subject knowledge.
- Extra-curricular clubs enhance pupils' learning experiences.
- Improved identification and support for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils behave well and show respect towards each other.
- Parental appreciation of the school's efforts.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum planning lacks precision in some subjects.
- Variable delivery of content due to inconsistencies in staff expertise.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 44 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 29 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 9 | 3 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hempstead Junior School
Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ |
0.09 miles |
|
Fairview Community Primary School
Drewery Drive, Wigmore, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0NU |
0.69 miles |
|
Deanwood Primary School
Deanwood Primary School, Long Catlis Road, Parkwood, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9TX |
0.97 miles |
|
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9NP |
1.17 miles |
|
Parkwood Primary School
Deanwood Drive, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LP |
1.19 miles |
|
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Street, Bredhurst, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3JY |
1.2 miles |
|
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School
Lambourn Way, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8PU |
1.41 miles |
|
Kingfisher Community Primary School
Kingfisher Drive, Princes Park, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7NX |
1.47 miles |
|
Lordswood School
Lordswood Lane, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8NN |
1.53 miles |
|
Swingate Primary School
Sultan Road, Lordswood, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8TJ |
1.57 miles |
|
Danecourt School
Hotel Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6AA |
1.59 miles |
|
St Thomas of Canterbury RC Primary School
Romany Road, Rainham, Romany Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JH |
1.61 miles |
|
Maundene School
Swallow Rise, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7QB |
1.62 miles |
|
Miers Court Primary School
Silverspot Close, Rainham, Kent, ME8 8JR |
1.66 miles |
|
St Margaret's Church of England Junior School
Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE |
1.71 miles |
|
St Margaret's Infant School
St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street, Orchard Street, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9AE |
1.71 miles |
|
Twydall Primary School and Nursery
Twydall Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JS |
1.76 miles |
|
Featherby Junior School
Chilham Road, Featherby Junior School, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6BT |
1.87 miles |
|
Walderslade Primary School
Dargets Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 8BJ |
1.89 miles |
|
St Thomas More Roman Catholic Primary School
Bleakwood Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0NF |
1.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Rainham School for Girls
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
1.33 miles |
|
The Howard School
Derwent Way, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0BX |
1.4 miles |
|
Rainham Mark Grammar School
Pump Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7AJ |
1.88 miles |
|
Bradfields Academy
Churchill Avenue, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
1.93 miles |
|
INSPIRE Free Special School
Churchill Avenue, Silverbank, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LB |
1.93 miles |
|
Greenacre School
157 Walderslade Road, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LP |
1.96 miles |
|
Chatham Grammar
Rainham Road, Chatham, Kent, ME5 7EH |
2.02 miles |
|
Walderslade School
Bradfields Avenue, Walderslade, Chatham, Kent, ME5 0LE |
2.03 miles |
|
The Robert Napier School
Third Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LX |
2.08 miles |
|
The Victory Academy
Magpie Hall Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JB |
2.22 miles |
|
Alchemy School
105 Nelson Road, Gillingham, ME7 4LT |
2.33 miles |
|
Hospital and Medical Tuition Service
The School Room, Dolphin Ward, Gillingham, ME7 5NY |
2.42 miles |
|
Leigh Academy Rainham
Otterham Quay Lane, Rainham, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 8GS |
2.47 miles |
|
Holcombe Grammar School
Holcombe, Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6JB |
2.56 miles |
|
Brompton Academy
Marlborough Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5HT |
2.74 miles |
|
Blue Skies School
126 Maidstone Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6DQ |
2.81 miles |
|
St John Fisher Catholic Comprehensive School
City Way, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2FA |
3.1 miles |
|
Rivermead School
Forge Lane, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1UG |
3.11 miles |
|
The Thomas Aveling School
Arethusa Road, Arethusa Road, Rochester, Kent, ME1 2UW |
3.16 miles |
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Fort Pitt Grammar School
Fort Pitt Hill, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6TJ |
3.33 miles |