Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area
Hempstead Infant School is a community primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 4–7, with 254 pupils, and a capacity of 270 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
4–7
Age range
254
Pupils
270
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Hempstead Infant School is set by Medway and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Medway before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Medway catchment area documents →Hempstead Infant School — School Information
- Full address
- Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QG
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 4–7 years
- Free school meals
- 8.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118555
Other Primary Schools in Gillingham
If Hempstead Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SP8 5LX
Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3HJ
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary controlled school · ME7 3JY
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME8 9NP
St Mary's Catholic Primary School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · ME7 1YH
Burnt Oak Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 1LS
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Frequently Asked Questions — Hempstead Infant School
Is Hempstead Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Hempstead Infant School is operating close to its capacity of 270 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Hempstead Infant School? ▾
Admission to Hempstead Infant School is managed by Medway. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Hempstead Infant School cover? ▾
Hempstead Infant School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 4–7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hempstead Infant School? ▾
Hempstead Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.