Halley House School
| Type | Primary / Free schools |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | 52-58 Arcola Street Hackney London E8 2DJ |
| Phone | 02075040548 |
| Reference Number | 141750 |
Halley House School is performing well overall, rated 'Good' across all inspection domains. The school presents a warm and inclusive environment where positive relationships between staff and pupils enhance safety and well-being. After facing challenges in its community, staff have raised expectations for all students, particularly those with special educational needs. The curriculum is designed to ensure that students build confidence and knowledge, supported by capable staff who provide effective assistance.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.53%
Girls: 49.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 50.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 30.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 10 | 23 |
| 2 | 8 | 13 | 21 |
| 3 | 8 | 16 | 24 |
| 4 | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| 5 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 6 | 25 | 12 | 37 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Caribbean | 22.3% |
| African | 19.7% |
| White, British | 9% |
| Mixed, Other | 8% |
| White, Other | 7.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.3% |
| Unclassified | 4.3% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 Jul 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2024 | School inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2018 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Positive and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils.
- A calm and orderly environment with high behaviour standards.
- An ambitious curriculum that covers expected national standards.
- Effective reading programmes in early years that build confidence.
- Strong emphasis on pupils' personal development and extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum in a few subjects.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 78% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 19% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
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 | -3.3 | ||
| Writing | -0.8 | ||
| Maths | -3.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 1 |
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