Halfway Houses Primary School
Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3APOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Halfway Houses Primary School is a primary school in Sheerness for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 692 schools in Kent. It ranks 131st of 420 primary schools in Kent. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 29 April 2015, report published 21 May 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 March 2024
Pupils enjoy learning in this school. They benefit from a thoughtfully designed curriculum and achieve well. Pupils know the importance of the school's 'ROAR' values of resilience, optimism, ambition and responsibility. They take pride in demonstrating them and working hard. There are high expectations for pupils' behaviour. The school's rules and rewards are well known. Pupils behave well, showing courtesy to others. Around the school site, pupils are sensible and walk maturely along corridors, greeting staff and visitors politely. Pupils have a firm understanding of what bullying is. They say that it is rare but know to report it if it happens. Pupils feel safe and are confident they will get support when needed. Pupils appreciate the frequent opportunities to contribute to school life. This includes acting responsibly as school parliament members, sports leaders and reading buddies. The varied extra-curricular clubs on offer are valued. School trips are remembered fondly. Year 6 pupils can eagerly describe how a visit to Leeds Castle inspired them to want to be historians. The school is committed to providing care to its pupils and wider community when this is needed. Families who need extra help are well supported. The school's food bank and work with local charities provide additional assistance, which many families value.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the way new learning is introduced and the activities that are set for pupils do not always help pupils to learn the intended curriculum. Consequently, pupils do not always learn as well as they could. Leaders need to ensure that staff deliver the curriculum consistently well across all subjects so that pupils understand and remember more of what they are taught.
- In some subjects, teachers do not always adapt learning well enough to meet the needs of pupils with SEND. This means that these pupils do not always develop a secure understanding of what they have learned. The school should ensure that teachers have the training they need so that pupils with SEND can achieve well across all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
74 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
498 pupils on roll, with places for 630
Schools near Halfway Houses Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Thistle Hill Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 49% met the expected standard |
| Queenborough School and Nursery | 1 mile | Ofsted: Outstanding | 85% met the expected standard |
| West Minster Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 66% met the expected standard |
| Minster in Sheppey Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Strong standard | 89% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jack Allen
- Phone
- 01795662875
- Address
- Danley Road, Minster-on-Sea, Sheerness, ME12 3AP
- Local authority
- Kent
- URN
- 143605
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.