VOLUNTARY AIDED SCHOOL · PRIMARY · MIXED
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Goodgraded 06/12/2022Ages 2–11286 pupilsChurch of England
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Swanley, within the Kent local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 286 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/12/2022, St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swanley can view St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/12/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence24.4%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher19.4England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals35.8%England avg 24.0%
English not first language19.4%England avg 18.8%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-34%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
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