Halley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Halley Street London E14 7SS |
| Phone | 02072658061 |
| Reference Number | 100938 |
Halley Primary School is performing well overall, with strengths in the quality of education and a particularly outstanding personal development program. The school has created an aspirational curriculum that effectively meets the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Leaders actively include all pupils in their learning and ensure a safe, supportive environment where behavior is well managed and learning can thrive. The school has received a 'Good' rating across various categories in this inspection, which marks its first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 204 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.02%
Girls: 50.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 36.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 91.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 26.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| 2 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| 3 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 5 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 6 | 14 | 14 | 28 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| African | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| Unclassified | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| White, British | 0.5% |
| White, Other | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 23 May 2017 | Short inspection |
| 23 Apr 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jun 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive environment for all pupils, particularly those with SEND
- Engaging and well-structured curriculum
- Strong personal development and respect for diversity
- Skilled teachers who adapt lessons effectively
- Proactive approach to safeguarding and pupil well-being
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent delivery of the curriculum in subjects like design and technology
- Teachers' subject knowledge lacks depth in some areas
- Learning objectives not always clearly defined for immediate lessons
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | ||
| Writing | -1 | ||
| Maths | -0.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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