Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area
Hempstead Junior School is a community primary school in Gillingham, Medway , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 373 pupils, and a capacity of 360 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–11
Age range
373
Pupils
360
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2013
Hempstead Junior School Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Hempstead Junior 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.
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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 Junior School — School Information
- Full address
- Birch Grove, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3HJ
- Local authority
- Medway
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 9.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 118423
Other Primary Schools in Gillingham
If Hempstead Junior School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Gillingham are the next closest alternatives.
Stower Provost Community School Catchment Area
Community school · SP8 5LX
Hempstead Infant School Catchment Area
Community school · ME7 3QG
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 Junior School
Is Hempstead Junior School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Hempstead Junior School currently has 373 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 360 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Hempstead Junior School? ▾
Admission to Hempstead Junior 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 Junior School cover? ▾
Hempstead Junior School is a primary school in Gillingham, Medway, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Hempstead Junior School? ▾
Hempstead Junior School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.