Hempstead Junior School
Community primary school in Gillingham (Medway).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
We are a three form entry junior school for ages 7 -11, situated in the residential area of Hempstead on the edge of the Medway Towns. Despite our large size, we are proud of the 'village feel' we have established at the school and alongside our local community.
Our school motto Respect, Inspire, Learn Together reflects our high aspirations and ambitions for children and staff and there is a determination to ensure that all pupils and adults in the school reach their full potential; we are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all, regardless of situation or background.
We are continually looking for ways in which we can improve the school further. Hempstead Junior is a happy and inclusive school of which our children are proud. We want them to have special and happy memories of their time at Hempstead Junior School.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Dance
- Football
- Gardening
- Music
- Place2Be
- Times Tables Rock Stars
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
Key facts
- URN
- 118423
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Medway
- Constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (10 current, 1 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Richard Warnham | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire Warner | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Tony Saroy | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Catherine Moir | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Sam Froudist | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mr Jeff Hills | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Juliette Eastwood | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Wendy Harris | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Richard Warnham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Jo Browne | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2017 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Amy O'Leary Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2019 · term ended 2025 |
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