Halley House School
London, E8 2DJ · Hackney · primary school
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29th of 50 primary schools in Hackney we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.5/10 against 1,546 of them, against 8.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halley House School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 19.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access knitting, street dance, cooking, Irish dancing, Wing Chun, jewellery making, and coding clubs. Sports include multi-sports, football, fencing, and kickboxing, alongside Outdoor Adventures trips. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 166 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Outdoor Adventures trips? How are class sizes managed with the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Halley House School
Overview
Halley House School is described as a "warm and inclusive place" where relationships are "positive and nurturing." The report states that pupils enjoy attending, are kept safe, and typically achieve well across subjects following a period of change.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed to provide pupils with the "knowledge and cultural capital they need to succeed in life," with "greater precision in the sequencing of the knowledge."
- Reading is a high priority, supported by a "clearly structured phonics programme" and staff who "teach with precision."
- Staff have "good subject knowledge" and use assessment effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
- The school identifies the needs of pupils with SEND with "precision" and provides "high quality pastoral support."
- Pupils behave well, showing respect and having "positive attitudes to learning," while benefiting from an "extensive" programme for personal development.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, curriculum changes are "not fully embedded," leading to inconsistent implementation where some pupils do not secure intended knowledge.
- The school should ensure the curriculum in all subjects is embedded and continue to develop staff expertise to implement it with confidence.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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