High Firs Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Court Crescent Swanley Kent BR8 8NR |
| Phone | 01322669721 |
| Reference Number | 118541 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 207 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.76%
Girls: 50.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 16.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 2 | 19 | 11 | 30 |
| 3 | 17 | 11 | 28 |
| 4 | 10 | 20 | 30 |
| 5 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 6 | 18 | 12 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.4% |
| White, Other | 10.6% |
| Indian | 3.9% |
| African | 3.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-11-17 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-11 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-02-01 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2014-07-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-12-12 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2012-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-12-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-02-18 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU |
0.37 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY |
0.48 miles |
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Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU |
0.5 miles |
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Horizon Primary Academy
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT |
0.65 miles |
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Crockenhill Primary School
The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG |
0.7 miles |
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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ |
1.36 miles |
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Hextable Primary School
Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL |
1.61 miles |
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Manor Oak Primary School
Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE |
2.18 miles |
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The Anthony Roper Primary School
High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0AA |
2.26 miles |
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD |
2.36 miles |
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Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE |
2.4 miles |
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Joydens Wood Infant School
Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD |
2.42 miles |
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR |
2.65 miles |
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St Philomena's Primary School
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR |
2.66 miles |
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Wilmington Primary School
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF |
2.69 miles |
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Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ |
2.72 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ |
2.78 miles |
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Blenheim Primary School
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
2.81 miles |
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Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Sutton-At-Hone, Dartford, Kent, DA4 9EX |
2.88 miles |
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD |
2.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE |
0.38 miles |
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR |
0.95 miles |
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The Annex School House
Pembroke House, Leydenhatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS |
1.08 miles |
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Wilmington Academy
Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR |
2.61 miles |
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Riverside School
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS |
2.61 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA |
2.65 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB |
2.8 miles |
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Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG |
2.83 miles |
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Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD |
2.9 miles |
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Browns School
Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield, Hawstead Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7PH |
2.91 miles |
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North Kent College
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT |
3.03 miles |
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Kemnal Technology College
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA |
3.12 miles |
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Cleeve Park School
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4JN |
3.5 miles |
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Cleeve Meadow School
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN |
3.5 miles |
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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH |
3.54 miles |
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Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
3.54 miles |
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Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY |
3.66 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT |
3.77 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School
West Hill, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW |
3.91 miles |
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Beths Grammar School
Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE |
3.92 miles |