Halling Primary School

A good academy converter school in Medway. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Halling Primary School.

Rochester, ME21ER Ofsted: Good Age 5-11 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
54.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 64.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
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
6 June 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
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
Howlsmere Close
Halling
Rochester, ME21ER

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146872
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Howlsmere Close, Halling, Rochester, ME2 1ER
Age range
5-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
389
Free School Meals
17.0% (66 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.8% (3 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
15.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
64.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
104.0
Grammar Score:
106.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 106.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
28 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
56
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
389 pupils
5-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Learning for Life"

Resilience Respect Thankfulness Compassion Integrity

The school is part of Aletheia Academies Trust, which promotes Fundamental British Values. The Trust states these values include Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect and Tolerance.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome from Headteacher Lisa Taylor: every child can achieve; learning is tailored to meet individual needs; commitment to an inclusive, healthy and safe environment and to making a positive contribution to Halling and the wider community.

Facilities

School hall Outdoor spaces (field and playground) Catering kitchen

Curriculum Highlights

Early Years Foundation Stage English Reading English Writing Mathematics Phonics Physical Education Religious Education Science Art and Design Computing Design and Technology Outdoor learning Geography History Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) Music PSHE and RSE

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club runs 07:30 until the start of the school day; Breakfast includes cereals, fruit and a drink. After School Club runs from 15:20 to 18:00 with a snack; booking and payments handled via Arbor; pricing: Breakfast Club £4.50 per day; After School Club 15:20–16:30 £6.00, 15:20–18:00 £9.50 with late pickup penalties.

SEND Provision

Pastoral support and SEND provision with a tiered pastoral approach; SENDCO Ms Eakins and Pastoral Lead Ms Debbie Tyler; inclusion team; signposting to local services; proactive interventions to support emotional wellbeing and learning.

Admissions Criteria

PAN is 60; oversubscription criteria referenced to the Admissions Policy; admissions timetable and processes for applying, including in-year admissions and appeals.

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