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Hempstead Junior School
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- Medway ME7 3HJ
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Pupils enjoy learning and teachers help them develop their skills effectively.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is vibrant and exciting, motivating pupils and enhancing their curiosity.
Success of the Curriculum: The school offers an enriching curriculum that supports challenging learning over time.
Areas Needing Improvement: Improve pupils' achievement in reading and challenge for the most able pupils, especially in mathematics.
Foundational Skills: Teaching foundational skills like reading and maths is well-supported, though some pupils need more effective phonics support.
Areas Needing Improvement: Further refinement needed in a small number of subjects for clarity on learning objectives.
Support for Falling Behind: Detailed assessment system enables additional support when required, so all groups generally make good progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour is excellent, they are friendly, polite, and respectful.
Support for Falling Behind: Additional support is provided promptly to pupils who need it.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave extremely well; they are polite, respectful, and confident in staff support.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Fewer pupils met the expected standard in reading than in writing or mathematics, but actions are improving this.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Most pupils are on track with reading, though some need better phonics support.
Support for SEND Pupils: Additional support is provided when required, enabling good progress for all groups including disadvantaged pupils.
Support for SEND Pupils: Some SEND pupils require more precise checks on their learning and matching reading material.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: All staff receive good-quality training and know procedures to follow; pupils feel very safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: The welfare of all pupils is paramount, safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils have full confidence in staff to resolve worries, indicating effective safety management.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about leadership and school provision, appreciating the open-door policy.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the accessibility of the headteacher and active involvement in school activities.
Teacher Engagement: Staff morale is very high, and staff are positive about all aspects of the school.
Impact on Student Progress: Strong teaching enables pupils to achieve well.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Effective monitoring by leadership ensures constant improvement in teaching practices.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel well-supported, with additional training provided where needed.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Occasionally, the most able pupils are not always challenged as fully as they might be.
Extracurricular Activities: School offers various extracurricular opportunities, including sports and musical performances.
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About Us
Hempstead Junior School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Kent, South East.
It has 356 students from age 7-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1.
At this school, 56% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C
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B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 7-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 22.2 | - | 24.1 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 111 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 93 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 94 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 53.13% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 5.34% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | -0.3 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 1 | 95 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 2 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% 11 | 60.33% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 1 | 9.29% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | 0.9 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.3 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 90 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 | 91 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% 1 | 55.93% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 11% 3 | 7.76% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.1 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 91 | 93 |
| Reading | 104 | 91 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 69% | 51.29% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 6.09% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
22 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Hempstead Junior School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1