Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School vs Hempstead Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
140 students
Hempstead Junior School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students
| Measure | Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Gillingham, South East | Hempstead Junior School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #63 of 2,471 | #1029 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #261 of 15,697 | #5813 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 140 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 140 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 6.4% | 11.1% |
| Capacity filled | 100% | 103.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 90% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 24% | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Gillingham | Gillingham |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bredhurst.kent.sch.uk/ | www.hempsteadjnr.medway.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.7 vs 60.1).
- •Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (90% vs 72%).
- •Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (24% vs 3%).
- •Hempstead Junior School is the larger school with 371 students compared with 140.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School better than Hempstead Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School ranks higher (95.7 vs 60.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hempstead Junior School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School: 140. Hempstead Junior School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and Hempstead Junior School rank in South East?
Bredhurst Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is 63rd of 2,471 and Hempstead Junior School is 1029th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).