SchoolScoresHalstead Community Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE PIONEER ACADEMY
Otford Lane, Halstead, Sevenoaks, TN14 7EA
01959 532224 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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 | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Sevenoaks comparisons use the 11 of its 23 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 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 | Sevenoaks | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 6th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 86% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 15 parents who had raised a concern Joint 3rd highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 11 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Sevenoaks. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 54%). 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. Sevenoaks figures pool parents at the Sevenoaks 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
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
86% — 24 points above the Kent average, and 24 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 86% | 62% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 10% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 100% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 86% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 100% | 71% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 104 | 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 Kent. 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 6 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 6 |
| Of those, offered a place | 6 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 12 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 20 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kent | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 2nd highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 84% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.2% | 27.2%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 3.0%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 5th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 86% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.6% | 13.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 8th highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 15.8%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 23rd lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 1% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 5.5%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 0% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 39.5% | 14.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.0 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 23rd highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 11.0 | 20.5 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 21st highest of 23 state primary schools in Sevenoaks. Higher than 12% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.2 | 10.3 | 10.6 |
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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Pratts Bottom Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shoreham Village School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Katharine's Knockholt CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- Chelsfield Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Highway Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Green Street Green Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 75% met expected standard (KS2)
- Otford Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunton Green Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Russell House School 2.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Chevening, St Botolph's CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Halstead Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 4 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Halstead Community Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Halstead Community Primary School?
95% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Halstead Community Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Halstead Community Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 6 families put Halstead Community Primary School as their first choice for 6 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 6 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 148876.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.