St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN: 118754 • Swanley BR8 7BU
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
- URN
- 118754
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Amanda McGarrigle (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01322665212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- St Mary's Road, Swanley BR8 7BU
Summary
St Mary's Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Swanley, Kent, is a mixed primary school catering to 286 pupils aged 2 to 11. With a strong emphasis on high educational standards, the school is known for its supportive environment and experienced staff. It offers a broad curriculum that includes French lessons for all students and music instruction from Year 1, where children learn to play instruments such as the recorder, violin, or piano. Additionally, a specialist science teacher enhances the science curriculum, and tennis coaching is provided from Year 1.
The school prides itself on its inclusive approach, catering to a diverse range of abilities, including provisions for gifted children and those with special needs. Support services such as in-house speech and language therapy and counselling are available. St Mary's has a history dating back to 1896, with its current building established in 1968 and further developed since then. The school enjoys a strong community reputation, reflected in its waiting lists and high demand for Reception admissions.
The school prides itself on its inclusive approach, catering to a diverse range of abilities, including provisions for gifted children and those with special needs. Support services such as in-house speech and language therapy and counselling are available. St Mary's has a history dating back to 1896, with its current building established in 1968 and further developed since then. The school enjoys a strong community reputation, reflected in its waiting lists and high demand for Reception admissions.
Useful links
- Governor Handbook (governance)
- Governor Visits (governance)
- Governors (governance)
- Teachers and Governors (governance)
- Attendance and Absence (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Hextable Primary School (65.6)
- High Firs Primary School (59.9)
- St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School, Swanley (57.5)
- Horizon Primary Academy (49.0)
- Birchwood Primary School (45.2)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 286 | 134 | 152 | 210 | 34.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 280 | 144 | 136 | 210 | 41.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 229 | 120 | 109 | 210 | 42.60 |
| 2022-09-11 | 229 | 120 | 109 | 210 | 42.60 |
| 2021-09-11 | 216 | 115 | 101 | 210 | 42.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 239 | 123 | 116 | 210 | 38.90 |
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