Hextable Primary School
Swanley, BR8 7RL · Kent · primary school
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254th of 425 primary schools in Kent we can score, 460 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.1/10 against 3,670 of them, against 4.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hextable Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Forest School Club and an after-school club. Sports include The Daily Mile, swimming, football, netball, tag rugby, cross country, athletics, and rounders.
Getting in
The published school roll is 605 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Forest School Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Hextable Primary School
Overview
Hextable Primary School continues to be a good school, offering a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and supported. The report highlights a strong sense of community, exceptional pastoral care, and a well-developed curriculum that helps pupils achieve well.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from "exceptional pastoral care" and a "delightful atmosphere" built on "acceptance and kindness."
- Reading is "highly valued," with "well-organised" phonics teaching and effective "keep up" sessions helping pupils become "fluent and confident readers."
- The curriculum is "well-developed," with staff inspiring pupils through engaging activities, such as handling real artefacts in history and investigations in science.
- There is "strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)," including routine progress reviews and high-quality staff training.
- Extra-curricular options are "superb," ensuring "nobody misses out on opportunities," with inclusive trips and leadership roles for all pupils.
Areas to improve
- Tasks in some foundation subjects do not consistently support pupils to learn the intended knowledge and skills, meaning they "sometimes do not learn the key content that they should learn." The school should ensure staff "sharply focus on the key knowledge and skills" intended for pupils to remember.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 60% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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