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Halley Primary School

Tower Hamlets, E14 7SSPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
#5,159
of 13,686 nationally

About Halley Primary School

Halley Primary School in Tower Hamlets is a smaller-than-average state primary, currently home to 204 pupils against a capacity of 240. That 85% occupancy rate suggests there’s room to grow, but the real story is in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 50 applications for just 10 places, an oversubscription ratio of 5:1. Every one of those 10 first-preference applicants got an offer, but with four times as many total applications as places, competition is fierce. The school’s intake reflects a diverse community — 36.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23%, placing Halley firmly in the context of a borough where disadvantage is common. Headteacher Shoshannah Thompson leads a mixed, non-denominational school with nursery provision, and the pupil body is spread across the full primary age range from 3 to 11.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressHalley Street, London, Tower Hamlets, E14 7SS
HeadteacherShoshannah Thompson
Local AuthorityTower Hamlets
Number of Pupils204
Free School Meals (FSM)36.1%
School Capacity204 / 240 (85% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Sports HallArt StudiosPlaying FieldsLibraryMusic RoomsGymnasiumForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RoundersCross CountryTennisCricketDanceFootball

Clubs & Activities

CodingBook ClubEco ClubChessArt ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:20

Source: halley.towerhamlets.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Halley Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.