Halling Primary School
Rochester, ME2 1ER · Medway · primary school
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13th of 56 primary schools in Medway we can score, 76 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.5/10 against 4,023 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halling Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 13.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 391 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Halling Primary School
Overview
Halling Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils are “cheerful and confident” and learn in “calm and purposeful classrooms.” Leaders have successfully rebuilt community trust following previous turbulence, fostering an inclusive culture where all pupils, including those with special educational needs, can flourish. The school is praised for its ambitious curriculum and exceptional focus on personal development, though some inconsistencies in checking pupil understanding remain.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate an “eagerness to learn” and respond well to high behavioural expectations, consistently following the school’s ‘golden rules’.
- Personal development is promoted “exceptionally well,” with pupils learning respect, compassion, and democratic participation through initiatives like the ‘big debate club’.
- The curriculum is “broad and stimulating,” with leaders thoughtfully sequencing knowledge and refining subject plans using high-quality training.
- Teachers are well-trained to deliver the curriculum, and pupils with special educational needs are fully included and supported through early identification and adapted learning.
- An ambitious reading programme ensures children learn to read from the start, with effective support for those finding it difficult.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always check if pupils have secured understanding before moving on, meaning pupils do not always confidently learn the intended knowledge.
- Pupils are sometimes not given enough time to reflect on feedback and make necessary improvements to their work.
- Leaders aim to widen strategies to ensure all pupils attend school regularly, as attendance varies.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture where staff are confident in spotting risks and pupils know how to report worries.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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