Schools in Swanley
10 open schools recorded with this town address, ranked by their latest Ofsted signal. How the signal works — three inspection systems currently coexist, so treat it as a guide, not a verdict.
Secondary (1)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orchards Academy Academy converter | No overall grade (2025) | 11–18 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
Primary (6)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downsview Community Primary School Community school | Most areas: Expected standard (2025) | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| Hextable Primary School Community school | Good — confirmed 2023 · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| High Firs Primary School Community school | Good (2023) · previous system | 4–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| Horizon Primary Academy Academy sponsor led | Good — confirmed 2024 · previous system | 4–11 | Usually has places available (2026 entry) |
| St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley Academy converter | Good — confirmed 2022 · previous system | 5–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
| St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary aided school | Good (2022) · previous system | 2–11 | Roughly one first choice per place (2026 entry) |
Nursery, special & other (3)
| School | Ofsted | Ages | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkwood Hall Co-Operative Academy Academy special converter | No overall grade (2025) | 8–19 | — |
| SupaJam Education In Music and Media Special post 16 institution | No Ofsted rating | 16–25 | — |
| The Annex School House Other independent special school | No Ofsted rating | 8–16 | — |
“Demand” is first-choice applications against places at the latest entry year — admission criteria, not demand, decide offers. Data: DfE & Ofsted open data (OGL v3) — sources.