The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 188
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 50.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hackney
- Trust
- BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Tobias Mills-Bishop
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
52-58 Arcola Street, Hackney, London, E8 2DJ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWaterside Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
St. Paul's With St. Michael's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
The Bridge Academy
Secondary · 1.8km away
London Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Comet Nursery School and Children's Centre
Nursery · 1.8km away
Rosemary Works School
Independent · 1.9km away
Rotherfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Sebright School
Primary · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Halley House School a selective school?
No. Halley House School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Halley House School's Ofsted rating?
Halley House School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halley House School?
Halley House School currently has 188 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halley House School take?
Halley House School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halley House School?
Halley House School is in London, E8 2DJ, in the Hackney local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halley House School have a sixth form?
No, Halley House School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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