Secondary applications close 31 October – compare your shortlist now
A word search hiding Swanley and its nearest neighbours

Schools in Swanley

Swanley has 7 schools: 6 primary and 1 secondary or all-through. 86% of the 7 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, Orchards Academy has the highest Attainment 8 score (38.3 in 2026). Among primary schools, Horizon Primary Academy has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (77% in 2025).

  • 8 schools
  • 1 secondary
  • 6 primary

Swanley is in Kent local authority. See its school places, applications and offers.

Secondary Schools in Swanley

Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.

#SchoolOfstedAttainment 8Progress 8Pupils
1 Orchards Academy Good 38.3 (2026) +0.03 (2024) 554

Primary Schools in Swanley

Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.

#SchoolOfstedMet expected standardPupils
1 Horizon Primary Academy Good 77% (2025) 195
2 Hextable Primary School Good 66% (2025) 605
3 High Firs Primary School Good 63% (2025) 210
4 St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Good 59% (2025) 279
5 Downsview Community Primary School Needs attention 52% (2025) 140
6 St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Good – 318

← View all towns