Hempstead Infant School
Details
| Age Range | 4-7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Medway |
| Address | Hempstead Road, ME7 3QG |
| School Website | www.hempsteadschoolsfederation.org.uk |
| Telephone | 1634336963 |
| URN | 118555 |
School Census
| Total | 270 |
| Girls/Boys | 121/149 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 44.8%/55.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 4.1% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 12/09/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 12/09/2018 | Good |
| 24/05/2016 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 12/09/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/05/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 12 March 2024 | School inspection | View |
| 12 September 2018 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 26 March 2018 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 24 May 2016 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 19 June 2014 | Monitoring visit | View |
| 06 March 2014 | Full inspection: Requires Improvement | View |
| 22 June 2011 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 06 May 2008 | Full inspection: Satisfactory | View |
| 10 May 2004 | Full inspection | View |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 170 |
| As First Preference | 60 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 42 |
| Total Offers Made | 70 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 60 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 164 |
| As First Preference | 73 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 33 |
| Total Offers Made | 78 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 73 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.07% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As First Preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 86 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 191 |
| As First Preference | 84 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 31 |
| Total Offers Made | 88 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 84 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.05% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 182 |
| As First Preference | 82 |
| As second preference | 39 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 6 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 202 |
| As First Preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 26 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 85 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 148 |
| As First Preference | 71 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 22 |
| Total Offers Made | 85 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 71 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 125 |
| As First Preference | 52 |
| As second preference | 30 |
| As third preference | 21 |
| Total Offers Made | 63 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 52 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 167 |
| As First Preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 40 |
| Total Offers Made | 79 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 4 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.16% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 213 |
| As First Preference | 92 |
| As second preference | 41 |
| As third preference | 35 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 210 |
| As First Preference | 86 |
| As second preference | 43 |
| As third preference | 48 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 81 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 95% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 95% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 2% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 85% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 93% |
| agree | 7% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 35% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 16% |
| no | 84% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 89% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 86% |
| agree | 11% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 72% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 82.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 83.7% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Hempstead Junior School
(0.18 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Birch Grove, , ME7 3HJ