St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Swanley Village, BR8 7PJ · Kent · primary school
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39th 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 — 8.0/10 against 3,930 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 75.0 · 78 | 62% | 4.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 38% | 3.48 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 75.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 19.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a breakfast club and an after-school club. Music provision includes piano, singing, keyboard, drums, and rock guitar.
Getting in
The published school roll is 107 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are music lessons scheduled alongside the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Pauls' Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as “immensely proud and happy” to attend this school, flourishing within a “caring community” that fosters a strong sense of belonging. The inspection highlights a “rich and engaging curriculum” and “exemplary” behaviour, with staff maintaining high expectations that help pupils build knowledge and become “keen and resilient learners.”
Strengths
- Early years provision is “first-class,” with skilled staff supporting learning “exceptionally well” to secure early literacy and numeracy skills.
- Behaviour and attitudes are “exemplary,” with pupils taking “collective responsibility” for their conduct and helping peers.
- The curriculum is “designed carefully” to address diverse needs, with key knowledge “precisely identified and sequenced” in each subject.
- Staff deliver the curriculum “skilfully” with “secure subject knowledge,” ensuring gaps in understanding are addressed swiftly.
- Personal development is supported through meaningful leadership roles and initiatives like the ‘job centre’, which instil “commitment and responsibility.”
Areas to improve
- The school should “further strengthen how staff adapt learning to meet pupils needs” to ensure greater consistency in outcomes across all subjects.
- In a small number of subjects where changes are newer, “expectations could be higher” and adaptation to learning activities “more precise.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 75% |
| 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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