Halstead Community Primary School
Sevenoaks, TN14 7EA · Kent · primary school
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148th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 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 — 7.5/10 against 2,074 of them, against 6.2/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 62% | 5.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Halstead Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 195. 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific activities or trips are organised for Year 6 pupils? How does the school manage class sizes with the current intake?
What Ofsted said about Halstead Community Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where "everyone is made to feel welcome" and pupils are "keen to learn and share what they know." Inspectors found that the curriculum is "ambitious and aspirational," with staff successfully adapting teaching to help pupils build foundational knowledge. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, fostering a culture where pupils are "happy and feel safe."
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated "Outstanding," with children engaging well in "purposeful" activities within "well-structured indoor and outside spaces."
- Reading is "prioritised," with books matched to abilities and effective systems in place to support those "falling behind to catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "included in all aspects of the school" and learn alongside peers with swift, targeted support.
- The school offers "strong offer of broader opportunities," such as performing arts and community visits, which help pupils develop "confidence and resilience."
- Staff build "positive working relationships" with pupils, ensuring learning is "rarely disrupted by behaviour."
Areas to improve
- Adaptations to learning activities and resources "lack precision" on occasion, meaning some pupils do not receive the right support to "practise, strengthen and develop new knowledge and skills."
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 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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