The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 33% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
33%
-29.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
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.
17% 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, 20 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
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Tara Deevoy (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Inspection
April 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
September 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Lower Halstow, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME9 7ES
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Lower Halstow Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lower Halstow Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lower Halstow Primary School?
Lower Halstow Primary School currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lower Halstow Primary School take?
Lower Halstow Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lower Halstow Primary School?
Lower Halstow Primary School is in Sittingbourne, ME9 7ES, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lower Halstow Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lower Halstow Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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