Halley House School

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London, E82DJ Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

59

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
51.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 61.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
58.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 11.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 July 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
52-58 Arcola Street
Hackney
London, E82DJ
Phone
2075040548
Website
halleyhouseschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141750
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Address
52-58 Arcola Street, Hackney, London, E8 2DJ
Website
www.halleyhouseschool.org.uk
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
205
Free School Meals
43.3% (89 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.9% (12 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
61.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
11.0%
Reading Score:
107.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
107.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 107.0
2023 100.0 102.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
13 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
26
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
205 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+4.0 per year)

Up 4.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"HALLEY: Helpful & kind. Aspirational. Learners. Leaders. Enthusiastic & enterprising. Young adventurers."

Be active and engaged learners who approach their education with curiosity, enthusiasm, and a sense of purpose Show equality to others, valuing diversity and inclusivity in all their interactions Respect themselves and others, understanding the importance of kindness and mutual appreciation Strive to achieve their best, recognising the value of learning and personal growth Contribute positively to their community and society, understanding their role in shaping a better world Communicate effectively, demonstrating confidence, clarity, and respect for others beliefs and perspectives Take responsibility for their actions, understanding the impact they have on others and the world around them Present themselves with confidence, embracing challenges with a growth mindset Show empathy, compassion, and support, building strong, respectful relationships with peers and adults alike Take pride in their achievements and celebrate the successes of others.

Non-denominational

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Halley House School, a friendly one-form entry primary state school in Dalston, East London. The curriculum is designed to be purposeful, broad, well-balanced and deeply rich, with a focus on core learning and IT, plus extensive enrichment and small-group teaching to support curiosity and independence.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Spanish Sports Specialist art Music Swimming Forest school

Sports

Football Dodgeball Swimming

Facilities

Art Room / Childrens Art Studio

Curriculum Highlights

Broad, balanced, and enriching curriculum with emphasis on core learning and IT Extensive enrichment program including Spanish, sports, specialist art and music provision Forest school once a week Small-group teaching where possible

SEND Provision

Pupil Premium funds allocated to pupils; eligible pupils receive one free after-school club per week; all Reception to Year 6 pupils receive free school meals until the end of 2028 via universal or Mayor of London schemes; families should complete the school or Hackney Council registration form to check eligibility.

Financial Information

Halley House School is state-funded and run on a not-for-profit basis. Parents do not pay fees to enrol children at our school.

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