Halfway Houses Primary School

About Halfway Houses Primary School

Halfway Houses Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Swale community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 522 pupils on roll and is well-filled (83% of 630 places).

Ofsted has rated Halfway Houses Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jack Allen, it falls under Kent local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4289th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 48 in Swale.

Halfway Houses Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 149 applications for 60 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 59 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Halfway Houses Primary School include Library, ICT Suite, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sensory Room.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Dance, Rounders, Swimming, Cricket and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Drama, Choir.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 31.8%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Swale, Halfway Houses Primary School is one of the options available in the South East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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