Open State Primary Mixed

Hempstead Infant School

Hempstead Road, Gillingham, ME7 3QG
254 Pupils
270 Capacity
4–7 Age Range
8.30% FSM %
133 Boys
121 Girls
About Hempstead Infant School

Hempstead Infant School is a Primary Local authority maintained schools serving Gillingham and the surrounding area in Medway with a Does not apply character. The school for pupils aged 4–7 is part of the South East region.

It has 254 pupils on roll. School capacity: 270. Current headteacher: Paul Cross.

Information on Hempstead Infant School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Medway
Region South East
Administrative District Medway
Parliamentary Constituency Gillingham and Rainham
Ward Hempstead & Wigmore
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10074059
URN 118555
Data Last Updated 22-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Richard Warnham Chair of Governors 11/11/2024 08/12/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Alexander Brown Governor 20/07/2017 19/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Jo Browne Governor 20/07/2021 19/07/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Cross Governor 20/07/2021 19/07/2025 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Juliette Eastwood Governor 20/07/2021 19/07/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sam Froudist Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Wendy Harris Governor 11/12/2019 10/12/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Jeffrey Hills Governor 19/09/2023 19/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Miss Lynne McCann Governor 20/07/2017 19/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Catherine Moir Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Amy O'Leary Governor 11/12/2019 19/05/2025 Elected by parents
Mr Tony Saroy Governor 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Elected by parents
Frequently Asked Questions
Hempstead Infant School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Gillingham, Medway.
Hempstead Infant School has 254 pupils, with a capacity of 270.
Hempstead Infant School caters for pupils aged 4 to 7.
The Headteacher at Hempstead Infant School is Mr Paul Cross.
Hempstead Infant School is at Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QG, in the Medway local authority, South East.
Sixth form at Hempstead Infant School: Does not have a sixth form.
Hempstead Infant School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Paul Cross
Hempstead Road, Hempstead, Gillingham, ME7 3QG
Location
Quick Summary
URN 118555
Status Open
Ofsted
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
AI-Powered
Similar Schools You Might Consider
Finding similar schools…
Ask EduBot anything about schools!