The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 399
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 17%
Governance
- Local authority
- Medway
- Trust
- ALETHEIA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Lisa Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Howlsmere Close, Halling, Rochester, Kent, ME2 1ER
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWouldham, All Saints Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 803m away
Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes
Primary · 1.1km away
Medway Green School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Symbol Academy
Independent · 1.6km away
Snodland CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
St Katherine's School & Nursery
Primary · 2.2km away
Grow 19 LTD
Special school · 2.3km away
The Holmesdale School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Halling Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Halling Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Halling Primary School?
Halling Primary School currently has 399 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Halling Primary School take?
Halling Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Halling Primary School?
Halling Primary School is in Rochester, ME2 1ER, in the Medway local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Halling Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Halling Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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