The short version
Above-average SATs results. 83% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
16% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 522
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 31.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Trust
- THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jack Allen (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNore Academy
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Leigh Academy Minster
Secondary · 657m away
The Elmley Dray School
Independent · 1.2km away
Richmond Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
EKC Sheppey Secondary
Secondary · 1.6km away
Thistle Hill Academy
Primary · 1.8km away
Queenborough School and Nursery
Primary · 1.9km away
Hythe House Education
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Halfway Houses Primary School?
Halfway Houses Primary School currently has 522 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halfway Houses Primary School take?
Halfway Houses Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halfway Houses Primary School?
Halfway Houses Primary School is in Sheerness, ME12 3AP, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halfway Houses Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Halfway Houses Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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