The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp 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)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 286
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kent
- Head
- Mrs Amanda McGarrigle (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
April 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
October 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU
Town setting
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Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Swanley, BR8 7BU, in the Kent local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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