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
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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.

Key details

LA
Kent
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
286
Boys
134
Girls
152
FSM %
34.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2022-12-07
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Kent

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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