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Hempstead Junior School
Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3HJ, Medway
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
55.4 / 100
Top 45%
Better than 55% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
373
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 72% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 31% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. The school has a LocaleIQ score of 55.4, suggesting it performs better than over half of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 10 October 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 72% | Top 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.6%
Mixed Other2.9%
Mixed W+Asian2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
White Other1.6%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.34702, 0.57215 · ME7 3HJ
School details
Local authorityMedway
RegionSouth East
URN118423
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Hempstead Junior School rated by Ofsted?
Hempstead Junior School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 October 2013.
Is Hempstead Junior School a good school?
Hempstead Junior School scores 55.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 45% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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