The short version
Below-average SATs results.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 141
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Cain
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
April 2023 | School Inspection
School inspection
January 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
July 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2006 | Full Inspection
Location
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU
Town setting
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Academy · 791m away
High Firs Primary School
Primary · 803m away
St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Primary · 819m away
Orchards Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
SupaJam Education In Music and Media
Special school · 1.1km away
Horizon Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Downsview Community Primary School?
Downsview Community Primary School currently has 141 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Downsview Community Primary School take?
Downsview Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Downsview Community Primary School?
Downsview Community Primary School is in Swanley, BR8 8AU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Downsview Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Downsview Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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