Halstead Community Primary School
Details
| Age Range | 4-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Address | Otford Lane, TN14 7EA |
| School Website | www.halstead.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1959532224 |
| URN | 148876 |
School Census
| Total | 54 |
| Girls/Boys | 21/33 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 38.9%/61.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 14 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 7.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 26/11/2019 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 26/11/2019 | Requires improvement |
| 03/03/2016 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 26/11/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2016 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 2.3 |
| Maths Progress | -1.6 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 105 |
| Maths | 102 |
| Reading Progress | -2.3 |
| Writing Progress | -5.1 |
| Maths Progress | -5.6 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13 |
| As First Preference | 4 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 4 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 4 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 11 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 16 |
| As First Preference | 8 |
| As second preference | 6 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 8 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 8 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 38% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 23% |
| not applicable | 46% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 69% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 8% |
| not applicable | 8% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 15% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 69% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 62% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 85% |
| no | 15% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 59.6% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 17% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 8.5% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 4.3% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.1% |
| gypsy roma ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 7.4% |
| traveller of irish heritage ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 3.7% |