Hempstead Junior School vs Parkwood 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 Junior School
Gillingham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
371 students
Parkwood Primary School
Gillingham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
476 students
| Measure | Hempstead Junior School Gillingham, South East | Parkwood Primary School Gillingham, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1029 of 2,471 | #1221 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #5813 of 15,697 | #6910 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 371 | 476 |
| Pupils on roll | 371 | 476 |
| Free school meals | 11.1% | 18.7% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 88.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 72% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 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.hempsteadjnr.medway.sch.uk/ | www.parkwoodprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Hempstead Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (60.1 vs 55.0).
- •Parkwood Primary School is the larger school with 476 students compared with 371.
- •Hempstead Junior School is a local authority school while Parkwood Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parkwood Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hempstead Junior School ranks higher (60.1 vs 55.0 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 Junior School and Parkwood 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 Junior School: 371. Parkwood Primary School: 476. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hempstead Junior School and Parkwood Primary School rank in South East?
Hempstead Junior School is 1029th of 2,471 and Parkwood Primary School is 1221st of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).