Halstead Community Primary School is a primary school in Sevenoaks, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Halstead Community Primary School currently has around 37 pupils on roll, which is about 19% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 59.5% boys and 40.5% girls. Around 43.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (59.5%). gypsy/roma pupils make up about 16.2%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Otford Lane, Sevenoaks, TN14 7EA |
| Website: | www.halstead.kent.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01959532224 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Kent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Heather Hepworth |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 148876 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 195 |
| Number of Pupils: | 37 |
| Number of Boys: | 22 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 59.50% | 22 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 16.20% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 8.10% | 3 |
| Other White | 5.40% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 5.40% | 2 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 2.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Community Primary School Otford Lane , Halstead TN14 7EA | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Halstead Community Primary School Otford Lane , Halstead TN14 7EA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pratts Bottom Primary School Hookwood Road , Pratts Bottom BR6 7NX | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pratts Bottom Primary School Hookwood Road , Pratts Bottom BR6 7NX | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halstead Place School Church Road , Halstead TN14 7HQ | - not rated | 797 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.