The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 209
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mr Andrew Kilbride (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR
Town setting
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Horizon Primary Academy
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Parkwood Hall School
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Academy · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is High Firs Primary School's Ofsted rating?
High Firs Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend High Firs Primary School?
High Firs Primary School currently has 209 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does High Firs Primary School take?
High Firs Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is High Firs Primary School?
High Firs Primary School is in Swanley, BR8 8NR, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does High Firs Primary School have a sixth form?
No, High Firs Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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