Orchards Academy vs High Firs Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Orchards Academy
Swanley
High Firs Primary School
Swanley
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy converter
Community school
Age Range
11–18
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
None
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Kent
Kent
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
554
210
Capacity
828
210
Occupancy
67%
100%
FSM %
42.9%
18.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Mar 2025
Oct 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.3
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
27.4%
-
KS2 Reading
-
77%
KS2 Maths
-
73%
KS2 Writing
-
70%