Halley House School

URN: 141750 • London E8 2DJ

Overview

Name
Halley House School
URN
141750
Type
Free schools
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
49.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Tobias Mills-Bishop (since 2025)
Telephone
02075040548
Website
Visit
Address
52-58 Arcola Street, London E8 2DJ

Summary

Halley House School is a mixed primary free school located in Dalston, London, serving children aged 3 to 11. Established in September 2015, the school was created to address a shortage of school places in the area. It is non-selective and non-denominational, welcoming pupils from diverse backgrounds. The school is part of the Bellevue Place Education Trust and emphasizes a broad and balanced curriculum with a strong focus on literacy, numeracy, and IT.

The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing and supportive environment, where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning. With a capacity of 210 pupils and currently 188 enrolled, Halley House offers an extensive enrichment program, including Spanish, various sports, and over 20 after-school clubs. This commitment to personal development aims to ensure that every child reaches their full potential.

Parental feedback highlights the school's welcoming atmosphere and the strong sense of community. With 50.8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Halley House School is dedicated to providing quality education and support to all its students, preparing them for a successful transition to secondary education.

Key details

LA
Hackney
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
BELLEVUE PLACE EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
188
Boys
95
Girls
93
FSM %
50.80
Open date
2015-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2018-07-11
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 188 95 93 210 50.80
2024-09-11 205 100 105 210 41.00
2023-09-11 225 113 112 210 32.60
2022-09-11 225 113 112 210 32.60
2021-09-11 183 97 86 210 31.70
2020-09-11 164 84 80 210 26.20

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