SchoolScoresHalley House School
Free school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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52-58 Arcola Street, Hackney, London, E8 2DJ
020 7504 0548 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
41 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hackney comparisons use the 33 of its 50 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 17 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 25th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 16th highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 22 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 31% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 47% | 57% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 36 parents who had raised a concern Joint 27th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 17% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 32nd highest of 33 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hackney. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hackney figures pool parents at the Hackney schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
37 pupils in this year group.
78% — 2 points above the Hackney average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 76% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 19% | 17% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 83% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 82% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 82% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hackney. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 20 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 14 |
| Of those, offered a place | 14 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 48 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.7
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 21st highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 54.1% | 43.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 23rd highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 5.8%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 42nd highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 16.2%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 38th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.3% | 41.2%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 36th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 24% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 6.0% | 5.4%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 36th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 18% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 18.8% | 13.6%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 30th lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 60% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5 | 1.3 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 31st lowest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Lower than 54% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.5% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 35th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 17% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.1 | 18.7 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 38th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 10.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 20th highest of 50 state primary schools in Hackney. Higher than 85% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 25.9% | 24.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Shacklewell Primary School 0.1 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2019), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Princess May Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Matthias CofE Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Children's House School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Mossbourne Parkside Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 86% met expected standard (KS2)
- Newington Green Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grasmere Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 strong · 90% met expected standard (KS2)
- Benthal Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Halley House School's Ofsted rating?
Halley House School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did Halley House School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Halley House School?
71% of the 41 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Halley House School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Halley House School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 14 families put Halley House School as their first choice for 20 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 14 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141750.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.