Halfway Houses Primary School
URN: 143605 • Sheerness ME12 3AP
Overview
- Name
- Halfway Houses Primary School
- URN
- 143605
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jack Allen (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01795662875
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Danley Road, Sheerness ME12 3AP
Summary
Halfway Houses Primary School, located in Sheerness, Kent, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 522 pupils and a capacity of 630. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where every child, regardless of their background or ability, can reach their full potential. The ethos of the school is built around the values of Resilience, Optimism, Ambition, and Responsibility, encouraging students to develop these qualities as they grow.
The curriculum at Halfway Houses Primary School is designed to promote lifelong learning, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Students are supported to become fluent readers, confident writers, and skilled mathematicians. The school also prioritises providing enriching experiences through cultural trips and tailored support from specialist staff, ensuring that all children have access to high-quality education and personal development opportunities.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school's approach, with a focus on empowering children to become responsible local and global citizens. The leadership team, led by Head of School Mr Jack Allen, is committed to maintaining high standards and expectations, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Halfway Houses Primary School is designed to promote lifelong learning, with a strong emphasis on literacy and numeracy. Students are supported to become fluent readers, confident writers, and skilled mathematicians. The school also prioritises providing enriching experiences through cultural trips and tailored support from specialist staff, ensuring that all children have access to high-quality education and personal development opportunities.
Community involvement is a cornerstone of the school's approach, with a focus on empowering children to become responsible local and global citizens. The leadership team, led by Head of School Mr Jack Allen, is committed to maintaining high standards and expectations, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Newsletter - Friday 3rd October 2025 (download)
- Log in (other)
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- Website design by PrimarySite (other)
- Facebook (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ISLAND LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 522
- Boys
- 275
- Girls
- 247
- FSM %
- 31.80
- Open date
- 2016-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 522 | 275 | 247 | 630 | 31.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 573 | 299 | 274 | 630 | 30.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 606 | 304 | 302 | 630 | 27.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 606 | 304 | 302 | 630 | 27.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 613 | 314 | 299 | 630 | 24.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 582 | 293 | 289 | 630 | 18.20 |
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