Hempstead Infant School

A good community school school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Hempstead Infant School.

Gillingham, ME73QG Ofsted: Good Age 4-7 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for KS2 pupils meeting expected standard, KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
12 September 2018
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Hempstead Road
Hempstead
Gillingham, ME73QG

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
118555
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QG
Age range
4-7
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
270 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
262
Free School Meals
6.5% (17 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.4% (1 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.4 (4.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
66
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
262 pupils
4-7

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Fully inclusive organisation Equal access to the curriculum Respect for diversity

The federation states that it holds an act of collective worship daily and provides religious education as part of the curriculum.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Squirrel Club

Curriculum Highlights

English Writing English Reading Maths Science Computing and ICT (being updated) History Geography French (KS2 only) Religious Education Physical Education Art Design Technology Music

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 7:30–8:30am at the Junior School and is open to pupils from either school. Each Breakfast Club session costs £5. Pre-booking is required; vouchers are accepted; sign-in is required. A later note states that at 8:30am, infant pupils are walked to the Infant School. After School Provision (Squirrel Club) runs from 15:00 to 18:00 with a cost of £11 per session, includes a cold snack at 16:30; bookings and payments are managed through the Arbor Parents App; collection is via the Junior School main reception; exterior gates are locked for safety.

SEND Provision

The SEND provision is managed by the SENDCo (Mrs Emma Taylor) in partnership with the class teacher and teaching assistant, with additional support from a Specialist Teacher, Family Liaison Officer and a multi‑agency team including an Educational Psychologist, Occupational Therapist and Speech and Language Therapist. The Local Offer is referenced for further information.

Financial Information

Breakfast Club: £5 per session. Squirrel Club: £11 per session.

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