St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Swanley Village
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
St Pauls' is a wonderfully caring school where children thrive and develop a strong sense of belonging. Teachers have high expectations that help all pupils, including those with additional needs, build their knowledge successfully. The school goes beyond academics to develop important life skills and character, giving pupils meaningful leadership roles and enriching experiences through carefully planned trips and visits.
Key Strengths
- Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary with high attendance
- Early years provision is outstanding with skilled staff supporting children's development exceptionally well
- Rich and engaging curriculum carefully designed to meet the diverse needs of mixed-age classes
- Strong focus on developing pupils' character and life skills through initiatives like the 'job centre' and leadership roles
- Effective early reading with knowledgeable phonics delivery and quick catch-up support for pupils who fall behind
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum implementation is occasionally varied, meaning pupils' learning is stronger in some subjects than others
- In a small number of subjects where newer changes have been introduced, expectations could be higher and adaptation to learning activities could be more precise
- Need for greater consistency in how staff adapt learning to meet pupils' needs across all subjects
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Extensive extra-curricular clubs based on pupils' suggestions, leadership roles such as librarians, 'job centre' initiative, trips and visits to historically and culturally important places including London
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a caring community where pupils are immensely proud and happy to attend. The school has been graded Good for quality of education, with Outstanding ratings for behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision.
At a Glance
9.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
59 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 69% to 94%. Maths has improved from 69% to 75%. Writing has improved from 69% to 94%.
Class Sizes
27.8
Avg class size
15.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
107 pupils
105 capacity
2 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Swanley Village
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swanley Village
Admissions Demand - Kent
Places available
19,144
Applications
16,524
Got 1st preference
90.6%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Kent (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.25965%
Overall absence
6.18557%
Persistent absence
97
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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