Best Primary Schools in Swanley
8 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Swanley, 8 primary schools (42.1% of 19) serve 1,457 pupils, with 31.5% eligible for free school meals, a higher proportion than the national average.
- Swanley's primary schools have a pupil-teacher ratio of 22.22, higher than the national average of 18.10, and spending per pupil is £6,457, below the national £7,460.
- Ofsted inspections in Swanley show 85.7% of primary schools rated Good or Outstanding, with 0 Outstanding, 6 Good, 1 Requires Improvement, and 0 Inadequate out of 7 inspected.
- Primary schools in Swanley see 67.2% of pupils meeting the expected standard at KS2, 17.6% with special educational needs, and 19.9% experiencing persistent absence, slightly below the national rate.
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The Annex School House
Swanley, BR8 7PS
Independent · Primary · Ages 8–16
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils6
P/T Ratio–
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Horizon Primary Academy
Ofsted
Good
Swanley, BR8 7BT
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected82%
Absence4.7%
Pupils201
P/T Ratio19.3
Downsview Community Primary School
Ofsted
Req. Impr.
Swanley, BR8 8AU
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected65%
Absence8.3%
Pupils141
P/T Ratio21.4
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Swanley, BR8 7BU
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected39%
Absence7.5%
Pupils286
P/T Ratio20.2
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 8 primary schools in Swanley, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Swanley | England |
|---|---|---|
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 67% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 20% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 22.2:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £6,457 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.