Hextable Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Rowhill Road Hextable Swanley Kent BR8 7RL |
| Phone | 01322663792 |
| Reference Number | 135118 |
Hextable Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining a good standard of education and fostering a strong sense of community among pupils, staff, and parents. The school offers a nurturing environment that prioritizes mental health and well-being, contributing to high pupil happiness and achievement. The curriculum focuses on essential knowledge, and pupils benefit from inclusive extra-curricular activities that promote resilience and teamwork. This is the first ungraded inspection since the last evaluation in March 2018, and the school's growth from two-form to three-form entry has been successfully managed.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 614 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.58%
Girls: 46.42% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 20.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 8.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.2 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 44 | 46 | 90 |
| 2 | 54 | 35 | 89 |
| 3 | 43 | 46 | 89 |
| 4 | 50 | 40 | 90 |
| 5 | 52 | 40 | 92 |
| 6 | 42 | 49 | 91 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 73.3% |
| White, Other | 6.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Asian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Indian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Sep 2023 | School inspection |
| 29 Sep 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Mar 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong community atmosphere encouraging compassion and respect.
- Exceptional pastoral care and mental health support for pupils.
- High-quality phonics teaching that supports early reading success.
- Well-developed curriculum with engaging learning experiences.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Impressive leadership development opportunities for pupils.
- Inclusive and diverse extra-curricular activities.
Areas for Improvement
- Some tasks in foundation subjects do not consistently support intended learning outcomes.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
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 | 106 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | ||
| Writing | -1.8 | ||
| Maths | -1.3 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 48 | 7 |
| Third Preference | 39 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 2 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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Joydens Wood Infant School
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0.85 miles |
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Joydens Wood Junior School
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0.85 miles |
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Horizon Primary Academy
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1.04 miles |
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Wilmington Primary School
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1.14 miles |
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
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1.16 miles |
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Maypole Primary School
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1.17 miles |
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Downsview Community Primary School
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1.34 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
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1.54 miles |
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High Firs Primary School
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1.61 miles |
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Oakfield Primary Academy
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1.85 miles |
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Wentworth Primary School
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2.03 miles |
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Crockenhill Primary School
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2.19 miles |
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2.31 miles |
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Westgate Primary School
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2.34 miles |
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West Hill Primary Academy
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2.4 miles |
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Old Bexley Church of England School
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2.48 miles |
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Royal Park Primary Academy
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2.49 miles |
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Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Dartford
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2.5 miles |
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Hope Community School
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The Annex School House
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0.85 miles |
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Leigh Academy Wilmington
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1.03 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
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1.08 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
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1.22 miles |
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Orchards Academy
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1.38 miles |
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
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1.48 miles |
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North Kent College
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1.5 miles |
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Dartford Science & Technology College
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2.09 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
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2.2 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School
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2.34 miles |
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Beths Grammar School
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2.55 miles |
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Shenstone School
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2.73 miles |
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Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy
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St Columba's Catholic Boys' School
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Haberdashers' Crayford Academy
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Cleeve Park School
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Cleeve Meadow School
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Endeavour Academy Bexley
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2.84 miles |
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Riverside School
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2.84 miles |
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St Catherine's Catholic School
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2.91 miles |