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Gillingham, Kent

Hempstead Junior School

Birch Grove, Gillingham, ME7 3HJ

Ofsted rating

Good

Inspected 7 March 2024

Pupils

373

Ages

7 to 11

Gender

Mixed

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At a glance

Age range

Ages 7 to 11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils

373

Headteacher

Mr Paul Cross

Type

Primary

Ofsted

Good

Local authority

Medway

Overview

About Hempstead Junior School

Hempstead Junior School is a primary school in Gillingham, Kent, serving pupils aged 7 to 11. It admits both boys and girls.

Learning and school life

The curriculum is designed for pupils in the school's age range.

SEND and information for families

This is a mainstream school. Parents should check the school's latest admissions policy and SEN information report for current details.

Getting in

School admissions

Admissions assessment

No separate entrance assessment

Ofsted rating

Good (inspected 7 March 2024)

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How the school is doing

School results & attendance

72%

KS2 results

N/A

A-Level results

N/A

95%

Attendance

100% − absence

11%

Free school meals

Additional needs

SEND

SEND setting

Mainstream school

SEND provision

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Specialisms

Please check with the school

The school hasn't confirmed this. Contact them directly.

Before and after school

Wraparound & nursery

Nursery

No

Breakfast club

Please check with the school

After-school club

Please check with the school

Academic year 2026/27

Hempstead Junior School term dates

Autumn 1 · 2026

1 Sep-23 Oct

Autumn 2 · 2026

2 Nov-18 Dec

Spring 1 · 2027

4 Jan-12 Feb

Spring 2 · 2027

22 Feb-25 Mar

Summer 1 · 2027

12 Apr-28 May

Summer 2 · 2027

7 Jun-21 Jul

Check the school website for exact dates and INSET days →
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Answers for parents

Frequently asked

What type of school is Hempstead Junior School?

Hempstead Junior School is a maintained primary school. It admits both boys and girls.

What age range does Hempstead Junior School cover?

Hempstead Junior School serves pupils aged 7 to 11.

What SEND support does Hempstead Junior School offer?

Hempstead Junior School is a mainstream school. Check the school's SEN information report or contact the SENCO for current support details.

What is Hempstead Junior School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hempstead Junior School Good after its inspection on 7 March 2024.

Where is Hempstead Junior School?

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

About this information. Compiled from published sources including the Department for Education, Ofsted and the school's own website. Last reviewed July 2026.

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