Hempstead Junior School vs Herne Bay Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 39 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hempstead Junior School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students
Herne Bay Junior School
Herne Bay · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students
| Measure | Hempstead Junior School Gillingham, South East | Herne Bay Junior School Herne Bay, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1029 of 2,471 | #2409 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5813 of 15,697 | #15103 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 371 | 371 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 371 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 45.3% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 74.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | 34% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 2% |
| 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 | Herne Bay |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.hempsteadjnr.medway.sch.uk/ | www.hernebay-jun.kent.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hempstead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 11.5).
- •Hempstead Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 34%).
- •Hempstead Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (3% vs 2%).
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 Junior School better than Herne Bay Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Hempstead Junior School ranks higher (60.1 vs 11.5 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 Junior School and Herne Bay Junior School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Gillingham and Herne Bay in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hempstead Junior School: 371. Herne Bay Junior School: 371. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempstead Junior School and Herne Bay Junior School rank in South East?
Hempstead Junior School is 1029th of 2,471 and Herne Bay Junior School is 2409th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).