Hempstead Infant School vs St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 1.9 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead Infant School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
251 students
St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
189 students
| Measure | Hempstead Infant School Gillingham, South East | St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 90 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #183 of 2,471 | #652 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #842 of 15,697 | #3538 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 251 | 189 |
| Pupils on roll | 251 | 189 |
| Free school meals | 7.2% | 12.7% |
| Capacity filled | 93% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| 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.hempsteadschoolsfederation.org.uk | www.staccp.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hempstead Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (89.7 vs 72.0).
- •Hempstead Infant School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 189.
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 Hempstead Infant School better than St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hempstead Infant School ranks higher (89.7 vs 72.0 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 Hempstead Infant School and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Gillingham in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempstead Infant School: 251. St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School: 189. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempstead Infant School and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School rank in South East?
Hempstead Infant School is 183rd of 2,471 and St Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Primary School is 652nd of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).