Halley Primary School
London, E14 7SS · Tower Hamlets · primary school
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51st of 60 primary schools in Tower Hamlets we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. 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 — 6.2/10 against 2,274 of them, against 5.1/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halley Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% 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 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Computing Club, Art Club, Homework and skills, and Build it, Bake it, Make it, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 194 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Build it, Bake it, Make it club?
What Ofsted said about Halley Primary School
Overview
Halley Primary School is described as an inclusive environment where leaders prioritise pupil safety and personal development. The school delivers an "aspirational curriculum" that is well-planned and consulted upon, with particularly strong outcomes in personal development and early years provision. However, inconsistencies in how the curriculum is delivered in some subjects hinder pupils from fully achieving the high aspirations set by leaders.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated "Outstanding," with pupils taught to show "great respect and tolerance" and feeling valued within a strong sense of community.
- The curriculum is "aspirational" and covers all national subjects, with effective early reading instruction that ensures consistency from Nursery through to Year 2.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "well supported," with needs identified quickly and targeted help ensuring they access the same curriculum as others.
- Behaviour is calm and purposeful, with bullying being "uncommon" and pupils feeling "safe and well cared for."
- Governors provide effective challenge and support, while staff professional development is integral to the school’s work.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum delivery in some subjects, such as design and technology, is "not precise enough," leading to incomplete learning and difficulties in building knowledge connections.
- Teachers’ subject pedagogical knowledge lacks depth in certain areas, and specific learning objectives for individual activities are not always identified sharply enough.
- Leaders must ensure professional development focuses closely on raising teachers’ subject knowledge and their ability to explain curriculum content effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks quickly and leaders maintaining careful records to provide timely support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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