Horizon Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Hilda May Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 7BT |
| Phone | 01322665235 |
| Reference Number | 137136 |
Horizon Primary Academy continues to be rated as good following its ungraded inspection, although there are indications that it may achieve an outstanding rating in the next graded inspection. Overall, pupils are achieving exceptionally well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics by the end of key stage 2. Positive relationships between staff and pupils contribute to a learning environment where attendance is prioritized, and pupils feel safe and happy. The inclusive environment supports disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, preparing them well for future educational stages.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 201 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.23%
Girls: 46.77% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 19.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 17 | 30 |
| 2 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 3 | 19 | 10 | 29 |
| 4 | 13 | 16 | 29 |
| 5 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 6 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.1% |
| White, Other | 11.4% |
| African | 3.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1% |
| Asian, Other | 1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Nov 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 18 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve exceptionally well in core subjects.
- Strong focus on reading, with engaging texts and a motivating reading culture.
- High standards of behavior and effective management by staff.
- Innovative approaches to promoting good attendance.
- Inclusive support for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
- Robust professional development for staff.
- Wide range of extracurricular opportunities that promote talents and interests.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 23% |
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 | 108 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 1.4 | ||
| Maths | 1.5 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 25 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 15 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley
Sycamore Drive, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7AY |
0.2 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
St Mary's Road, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7BU |
0.5 miles |
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High Firs Primary School
Court Crescent, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8NR |
0.65 miles |
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Downsview Community Primary School
Beech Avenue, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8AU |
0.68 miles |
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Hextable Primary School
Rowhill Road, Hextable, Swanley, Kent, BR8 7RL |
1.04 miles |
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St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, Swanley Village, Kent, BR8 7PJ |
1.1 miles |
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Crockenhill Primary School
The Green, Crockenhill, Kent, BR8 8JG |
1.15 miles |
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Joydens Wood Junior School
Birchwood Drive, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7NE |
1.78 miles |
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Joydens Wood Infant School
Park Way, Bexley, Kent, DA5 2JD |
1.8 miles |
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Maypole Primary School
Franklin Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7UZ |
2.08 miles |
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Manor Oak Primary School
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2.14 miles |
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Wilmington Primary School
Common Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7DF |
2.17 miles |
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St Paul's Cray Church of England Primary School
Buttermere Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3WD |
2.2 miles |
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Hope Community School
167 Rectory Lane, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5BU |
2.59 miles |
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Gray's Farm Primary Academy
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2.62 miles |
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St. Mary Cray Primary Academy
High Street, St Mary Cray, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4AR |
2.66 miles |
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St Peter Chanel Catholic Primary School
Baugh Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 5ED |
2.71 miles |
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Royal Park Primary Academy
Riverside Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4PX |
2.74 miles |
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St Philomena's Primary School
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2.75 miles |
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Sutton-At-Hone Church of England Primary School
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2.8 miles |
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Orchards Academy
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0.34 miles |
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The Annex School House
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0.44 miles |
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Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy
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1.13 miles |
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Leigh Academy Wilmington
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2.07 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Boys
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2.12 miles |
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Woodview
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2.2 miles |
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Wilmington Grammar School for Girls
Parsons Lane, Wilmington, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7BB |
2.26 miles |
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Riverside School
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2.34 miles |
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North Kent College
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2.53 miles |
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Kemnal Technology College
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Cleeve Park School
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2.95 miles |
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Cleeve Meadow School
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2.95 miles |
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Harris Academy Orpington
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3.03 miles |
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Dartford Science & Technology College
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3.13 miles |
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Bromley Beacon Academy
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3.17 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School for Girls
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3.24 miles |
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Beths Grammar School
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3.27 miles |
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Dartford Grammar School
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3.38 miles |
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Browns School
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3.39 miles |
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Hurstmere School
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3.57 miles |