Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village, Sevenoaks: Schools
Schools
The neighbourhoods around Swanley Christchurch and Swanley Village have a solid range of schools, with most rated Good by Ofsted. There's one standout worth knowing about.
You'll find 6 primary schools nearby, 1 secondary, and 2 special schools. They're all state-funded — there are no private mainstream schools in the area. Most sit just outside the neighbourhood boundary but are easy to reach.
Horizon Primary Academy is the strongest performer. 77% of its pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing and maths — well above the national average of around 61%. St Pauls' Church of England Primary also performs well, with 75% at expected standard.
Downsview Community Primary is one to watch. It's rated Requires Improvement, with attendance and curriculum flagged as needing attention.
Orchards Academy is the local secondary and holds a Good rating.
Source: Ofsted inspection reports
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- High Firs Primary SchoolCommunityMixedCapacity: 210Ages 4-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Oct 202363% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Court Crescent, Swanley, BR8 8NR+44 1322 669 721www.high-firs.kent.sch.uk
- Downsview Community Primary SchoolCommunityCapacity: 210Ages 4-11Ofsted: Requires improvementInspected Dec 202552% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Beech Avenue, Swanley, BR8 8AU+44 1322 662594www.downsview-primary.kent.sch.uk
- Parkwood Hall Co-Operative AcademyAcademyCapacity: 80Ages 8-19Ofsted: GoodInspected Jul 20250% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, BR8 8DR+44 1322 664441www.parkwoodhall.co.uk
- St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolVoluntary ControlledAnglicanCapacity: 105Ages 4-11Ofsted: GoodInspected Jun 202575% met the expected standard (reading, writing & maths) (2024-25)School Lane, Swanley, BR8 7PJ+44 1322 664324www.st-pauls-swanley.kent.sch.uk
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