St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
| Type | Primary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | St Mary's Road Swanley Kent BR8 7BU |
| Phone | 01322665212 |
| Reference Number | 118754 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 280 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.43%
Girls: 48.57% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 15 | 15 | 30 |
| 3 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
| 4 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 5 | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| 6 | 20 | 10 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.9% |
| African | 8.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.1% |
| White, Other | 6.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.9% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.4% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| Caribbean | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| Unclassified | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-03 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-06 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2017-04-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-10-14 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2015-04-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-09-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-06-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-26 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-04-30 | 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 | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | 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 | -3.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 0.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -2.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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High Firs Primary School
Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR |
0.37 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY |
0.42 miles |
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Horizon Primary Academy
Hilda May Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BT |
0.5 miles |
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Crockenhill Primary School
The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG |
0.65 miles |
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Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU |
0.76 miles |
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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ |
1.49 miles |
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Hextable Primary School
Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL |
1.54 miles |
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Manor Oak Primary School
Sweeps Lane, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3PE |
1.86 miles |
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD |
2.01 miles |
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Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE |
2.26 miles |
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Joydens Wood Infant School
Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD |
2.29 miles |
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR |
2.35 miles |
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St Philomena's Primary School
Chelsfield Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4DR |
2.4 miles |
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Harris Primary Academy Orpington
Dyke Drive, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LZ |
2.53 miles |
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
Gray's Farm Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3AD |
2.56 miles |
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Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ |
2.56 miles |
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Blenheim Primary School
Blenheim Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BH |
2.62 miles |
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The Anthony Roper Primary School
High Street, Eynsford, Dartford, Kent, DA4 0AA |
2.63 miles |
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Wilmington Primary School
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF |
2.67 miles |
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Hope Community School
167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BU |
2.71 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Orchards Academy
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7TE |
0.17 miles |
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The Annex School House
Pembroke House, Leydenhatch Lane, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7PS |
0.85 miles |
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR |
1.25 miles |
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Riverside School
Main Road, St Paul's Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HS |
2.25 miles |
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Wilmington Academy
Common Lane, Wilmington, Kent, DA2 7DR |
2.57 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DA |
2.61 miles |
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Harris Academy Orpington
Tintagel Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4LG |
2.62 miles |
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Bromley Beacon Academy
Avalon Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9BD |
2.73 miles |
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Kemnal Technology College
Sevenoaks Way, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5AA |
2.75 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Wilmington Grange, Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB |
2.76 miles |
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Browns School
Hawstead Lane, Chelsfield, Hawstead Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 7PH |
2.89 miles |
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North Kent College
Oakfield Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2JT |
3.02 miles |
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Cleeve Park School
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4JN |
3.15 miles |
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Cleeve Meadow School
Bexley Lane, Sidcup, DA14 4JN |
3.15 miles |
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Clannad Education Centre
112 Chistlehurst Rd, Bromley, BR6 0DW |
3.26 miles |
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St Olave's and St Saviour's Grammar School
Goddington Lane, Orpington, Kent, BR6 9SH |
3.35 miles |
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Dartford Science & Technology College
Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY |
3.63 miles |
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Beths Grammar School
Hartford Road, Bexley, Kent, DA5 1NE |
3.68 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2NT |
3.74 miles |
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Chislehurst School for Girls
Beaverwood Road, Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent, BR7 6HE |
3.77 miles |