Halley House School

About Halley House School

Halley House School is a small, friendly one-form entry primary state school in Dalston, East London. We pride ourselves on offering a very broad, well-balanced and deeply rich curriculum, with a sharp focus on teaching children the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in life.

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Key Facts

Founded 2015

Head/Principal Toby Mills-Bishop

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.7

Communication 4.7

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

44.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Helen O

Parent Oct 15, 2022

3.0

"Mixed feelings about the school"

We've only been at Halley House School for a few months now and while the staff are generally friendly and our son seems to like it, I've had a few issues with communication and organisation. The facilities are lovely and the values of the school are great, but I'm not convinced that it's the right school for us yet.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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Emily W

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"A hidden gem!"

We moved to Halley House School 2 years ago and I couldn't be happier with the decision. The staff are caring, the facilities are excellent and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. My son loves coming to school every day and I love seeing him thrive in this supportive environment.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah K

Parent Mar 1, 2022

5.0

"Love the enrichment programs!"

We're so glad we chose Halley House School for our son. The enrichment programs on offer are fantastic and he loves going to his Spanish and music lessons. The staff are also very supportive and always available to talk about any concerns. We feel very lucky to be a part of this school community.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Michael T-B

Parent Jun 15, 2021

5.0

"Excellent education and community"

We sent our daughter to Halley House School for 5 years and she had an amazing time. The school's focus on teaching children the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in life really paid off. She's now at secondary school and excelling. The community at Halley House is lovely and we miss being a part of it.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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